KEITH ALEXANDER (South African, 1946–1998) Near Sesriem c.1982 oil on canvas
Provenance : Elizabeth White & Associates, Johannesburg, South Africa c.1985 (accompanied by a letter from Elizabeth to the owner dated 25 June 1985, and an accompanying booklet on the artist) Private collection, South Africa Thence by descent Private collection, Melbourne
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Notes : Keith Alexander first visited the Namib in the early 1980's which provided him with the new impetus and direction he needed and was the catalyst for his resulting obsession with one of the most desolate places on earth. Namibia is harsh, stark and daunting yet possesses a quiet grandeur. Keith's skillful play of light and shadow, of height and distance, renders the magnificence of the Namib scene on canvas where the camera perhaps cannot.
Condition_report : Overall very good condition. Very minor surface dirt. Slight warping of the canvas in the corners. The work is framed, with minor scratches visible.
