(c) Landscape

A charcoal landscape depicting a rural settlement nestled beneath dramatic, billowing clouds. A prominent cylindrical structure anchors the composition on the left, whilst a church spire rises vertically on the right, both overlooking scattered buildings and cultivated fields below. The artist employs charcoal’s tonal range to create atmospheric depth, with clouds dominating the upper register and receding mountains defining the horizon. Botha’s longstanding fascination with clouds and mountains, particularly those of the Eastern Free State, manifests here in a work that captures the luminous quality and spatial breadth of his childhood landscapes.