'Placid Water at Silvermine' - James Yates

Dimensions: 80 x 120 cm (31 x 47 in)

Medium: Oil on canvas 

Contemplate the quiet beauty of the Silvermine Nature Reserve with this striking original oil painting, titled 'Placid Water at Silvermine' by master South African artist James Yates. This large-scale artwork perfectly captures the tranquil atmosphere of the mountain reservoir on the Cape Peninsula.

The expansive canvas measures 80 cm (Height) x 120 cm (Width), commanding the viewer's attention with its serene vista. The composition is a masterful study in reflection and stillness, dominated by the glassy, dark surface of the reservoir. The water acts as a perfect mirror, flawlessly reflecting the pale blue sky, scudding white clouds, and the rugged, fynbos-covered mountains that cradle the valley. A fallen branch resting in the water adds a delicate, immediate foreground detail.

The middle ground is a band of bright, sun-drenched yellows and greens, marking the vibrant fynbos and vegetation at the water’s edge. In the background, the imposing mountains are rendered in earthy greens, browns, and subtle purple-greys, conveying their immense scale and texture against the crisp sky. A small, rustic wooden bridge provides a lone architectural element on the left, hinting at the human presence within this preserved landscape. This exquisite James Yates oil painting is an exceptional example of South African landscape art, celebrating the harmony and quiet majesty of the Silvermine Reservoir. It is a museum-quality piece ideal for collectors of South African art and those who cherish the tranquillity of the Cape mountains.

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