Gregoire Boonzaier (South African 1909 - 2005) Oil on Canvas, 1935, of Newlyn Cornwall

104 cm Wide x 84cm high (frame size) £14000

Gregoire Johannes Boonzaier OMSS was a South African artist well known for his landscapes, portraits and still life paintings. He was a famous exponent of Cape Impressionism, a founder of the New Group, and a contributor, through his art works, to the struggle against apartheid.

He visited England in 1934 on his Artistic journey and visited Newlyn, Cornwall and painted this impasto impressionistic painting of Newlyn in 1935 . Later in 1948 several of his painting were exhibited in the Tate Gallery in their exhibition showcasing South African Art.

He held over one hundred one man exhibitions during his career and was awarded The Order for Meritorious Service for artistic endeavour by Nelson Mandela in 1999