Featured Thoughts on artwork,please

Discussion in 'Art' started by Boland, Sep 7, 2026 at 5:27 AM.

  1. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    IMG_3511.jpeg IMG_3510.jpeg IMG_3519.jpeg IMG_3518.jpeg IMG_3517.jpeg IMG_3525.jpeg IMG_3516.jpeg IMG_3523.jpeg IMG_3509.jpeg Hi all,an elementary scene of a traditional African rural village. Folk art? Not sure what this is,an original (almost looks like a drawing or maybe pastel?)with some kind of varnish/coating applied? I think I see some pencil lines? Or just some kind of print?

    I found the signature interesting (looks clear as if it was applied after the coating?) Couldn't find anything on the signature as yet. The frame size is 62x62cm. Thank you for any comments.
    Keep well
     
    Boland, Sep 7, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes it is, and charming.
    I think it is a bit of both, mixed technique. And it does look like it has been varnished. Pastel smudges very easily, so that could be the reason for the varnish.
     
    Any Jewelry, Sep 7, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I wonder if Captain C R Miller was an officer in Alpha Company Infantry of the South African armed forces or a British officer from the Boer war period.
     
    daveydempsey, Sep 7, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Given the work is still in South Africa, more likely the former I'd think. Charming.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Sep 7, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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  5. ola402

    ola402 Well-Known Member

    The horses with packs seem out of place to me in this scene.
     
    ola402, Sep 7, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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