'Vertical Strata at Eerste Water, Swartberg Pass ' - James Yates

Dimensions: 100 × 120 cm (39 x 47 in)

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Admire the incredible geological drama of the Western Cape with this breathtaking original oil painting, titled 'Vertical Strata at Eerste Water, Swartberg pass' by the acclaimed South African artist James Yates. This large-scale piece is a definitive study of the unique rock formations within the famous Swartberg Pass.

The expansive canvas measures 100 cm (Height) x 120 cm (Width), commanding attention with its luminous detail and scale. The composition is dominated by a towering, central rock face—the titular 'Vertical Strata'—whose columns are brilliantly illuminated by golden sunlight. The artist masterfully uses texture and light to highlight the complex folds and fractures of the ancient Cape Fold Belt rock.

The foreground is anchored by the rocky bed of the Eerste Water stream, which winds beside a dusty pass road, providing a sense of human scale and a cool, contrasting blue to the warm, dominant ochres and terracottas of the mountains. Lush green foliage and trees line the banks, demonstrating the life sustained within this arid Karoo landscape. This magnificent James Yates oil painting is a premier example of South African landscape art, highly sought after as a collector's item for its detailed portrayal of the Swartberg Pass and its geological grandeur.

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