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City Hall, Cape Town 1917

Robert Gwelo Goodman

1917

oil

From the collection of South African National Gallery

Impressionism Early Modern History Painting

Dominant colour

City Hall, Cape Town 1917 is a 1917 oil by Robert Gwelo Goodman, a Impressionism work, held at South African National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Robert Gwelo Goodman
When & what style?: 1917 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: South African National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a bustling city square in front of a grand building with a tall clock tower. The square is filled with people in old-fashioned clothing, some carrying umbrellas or hats. In the background, there are mountains under a blue sky with white clouds. The painting's colors are mostly earthy tones, with some touches of pink and blue. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The scene feels lively and busy, with people going about their daily lives. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this scene, you might want to look up Robert Gwelo Goodman.