Abraham de Smidt 1829 – 1908. – Bull, Marjorie

Artist and Surveyor-General of the Cape Colony

Abraham de Smidt was a topographical draughtsman and many of his South African landscapes reflect his journeys around the country as a surveyor. He was renowned for his landscape painting (he was a pupil of Thomas Bowler) and active in the fine arts exhibitions in the mid-1800s. Included is a catalogue of paintings of which 26 are reproduced in colour and 30 in black and white. There are a further 47 illustrations in black and white. Some scattered forxing. 164 Pages. Binding tight. 1st Edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Good. Light edge-wear. Foxing to the verso. Binding: Hardcover. Some light edge-wear.

Publisher: Marjorie Bull
Date Published: 1981
Publication Place: Cape Town
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Very good.
Binding: Hardcover. Some light edge-wear.
Has Dust Jacket: Yes
Jacket Condition: Good. Light edge-wear. Foxing to the verso.
Dimensions: 25cm x 18.5cm x 1.5cm