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war sketches & observation, dutch colonial influence", south african conflict, documenting the front, daily life amidst battle, ambulance corps perspective, early 20th century realism

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desert camp, military sketch, south african war, boer campaign, watercolor art, historical scene, camp life”, “travel sketch”

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A drawing titled Our Camp Magersfontein by the Dutch / South African artist Frans David Oerder (1867-1944) was drawn on somewhere at the beginning of 1900. During the South African War (1899-1902) Oerder was paid by the Transvaal Government to paint scenes from the war. He was captured early on and stayed in Pretoria where he painted the everyday life of the British in the capital. On 11 December 1899 the Battle of Magersfontein were fought near Kimberley in South Africa. After the British defeat they retreated and the Boer forces held their positions for two months. Oerder mostly moved from battle to battle along with the ambulances, here as in many of his sketches and ambulance can be seen. Short Biography: Frans Oerder was born in Rotterdam in the Netherlands came to South Africa in 1890. He was mostly known for painting landscapes, still-life and portraits. After the South African War Oerder returned to The Netherlands in 1908 where he settled and married fellow painter Gerda Pitlo in 1910. In 1938 with a second war looming in Europe, Oerder returned to South Africa where he passed away in 1944.

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early life and education

frans david oerder, a renowned dutch-born south african landscape, still-life, and portrait painter, etcher, and lithographer, was born in rotterdam, netherlands in 1867. he was the youngest of seven children to johannes carolus oerder, a municipal employee. from 1880 to 1885, oerder studied art at the rotterdam academy, where he won the prestigious king william iii gold medal and bursary.

artistic career in south africa

in 1890, oerder emigrated to the south african republic, initially working as a house painter and decorator. he later painted poles along the delagoa bay railway line. during the 1890s, oerder was one of only three artists in south africa with recognized professional training. he took up the position of art teacher at the staatsmeisjesskool and rented a studio in church street east. * **war artist**: with the outbreak of the anglo-boer war in 1899, oerder was appointed official war artist by president paul kruger. * **sketches and paintings**: his sketches and paintings from this period are held at the war museum in bloemfontein, the africana museum in johannesburg, and the art collection of the university of pretoria.

later life and return to netherlands

* **post-war period**: after the war, oerder traveled and painted along the east african coast, contracting malaria during the trip. * **return to netherlands**: in 1908, he returned to the netherlands via italy, settling in brabant before moving to amsterdam, where he married a fellow painter, gerda pitlo, in 1910.

legacy and notable works

* **magnolias**: oerder's painting "magnolias" was sold to the new york graphic society, becoming one of the most popular images ever and achieving record sales for the society. * **portrait of jan smuts**: he received several important commissions, including painting the portrait of jan smuts.

conclusion

frans david oerder, a dutch-born south african master of landscape, still-life, and portrait painting, left an indelible mark on the art world. his life, marked by periods of war and travel, is a testament to his resilience and artistic genius. through his works, available for viewing and purchase on ArtsDot.com, oerder's legacy continues to inspire and captivate art lovers worldwide.

frans david oerder

1867 - 1944 , Netherlands

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Post-Impressionism, Nabis
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
- Henri Matisse
- Pablo Picasso
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Paul Gauguin
- Hokusai
Date Of Birth: 1867-10-03
Date Of Death: 1947-01-23
Full Name: Pierre Bonnard
Nationality: French
Notable Artworks:
- La Route de Serra Capeou
- Mont Sainte-Victoire
- The Large Format
Place Of Birth: Fontenay-aux-Roses, France

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