'Manyeleti River, MalaMala' - Dawie Fourie

Dimensions: 75 x 100 cm (30 x 39 inch)

Medium: Acrylics on canvas

This deeply atmospheric and evocative original oil painting, "Manyeleti River, MalaMala," by renowned South African artist Dawie Fourie, captures a powerful moment in the iconic MalaMala Game Reserve. Measuring 75 cm (Height) x 100 cm (Width), this piece exemplifies the artist’s mastery of light and shadow in conveying the dramatic mood of the African bushveld just as a storm breaks. This compelling acquisition is perfect for collectors who seek works that fuse the meticulous detail of Contemporary Realism with a deeply felt emotional atmosphere.

The composition centres on the dry riverbed, rendered with a high degree of realism. The sandy expanse, crisscrossed by animal tracks and dappled with patches of resilient green grass, draws the viewer's eye into the scene. The texture of the earth is palpable, speaking to the dry, tough nature of the lowveld environment. The background is dominated by a rugged, scrub-covered koppies (hill), its rounded form providing a solid anchor against the dramatic sky. Dense, verdant vegetation flanks the banks of the river, emphasizing the life sustained by this vital watercourse in the South African lowveld.

The true artistry lies in the sky and light. Heavy, bruised clouds fill the upper frame, contrasting sharply with the bright, almost theatrical shafts of light that penetrate the atmosphere, particularly over the right-hand background, suggesting rainfall is imminent or has just begun. A solitary bull elephant stands near the dense riverine scrub on the right. Its presence is quietly monumental, grounding the expansive landscape and emphasising the scale of the African wilderness. This figure serves as a signature element in Dawie Fourie's work, blending the grandeur of the landscape painting with the intimate presence of its inhabitants, showcasing the sublime beauty and raw power of the region.

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