Prostitute and Man
Piet van Heerden
About this Item
South African 1917-1991
Prostitute and Man
signed; photocopy of the inscription in Afrikaans adhered to the reverse
oil on canvas laid down on board
14 by 23cm excluding frame; 25,5 by 35 by 4cm including frame
Notes
During the war Piet van Heerden stayed at 17 Prins Street,Gardens, a boarding house formerly the house of Col. Robert Gordon. Gregoire Boonzaier also stayed there and two prostitutes, one of which is portrayed in the current lot.
Literature
Matthys Strydom (2016) Stories Teen My Muur, Stellenbosch: Inset-Uitgewers. Where a similar example is illustrated in colour on page 167.
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