Skoenlappers in Geel en Perdtjie in Wit

A white horse or equine form occupies the centre of this intimate composition, rendered in bold silhouette against a textured blue-grey ground. Two pairs of yellow butterflies—delicate and luminous—rest upon the animal’s back and shoulder, creating a poignant dialogue between fragility and stolidity. The work’s economy of form and restricted palette suggest a meditation on presence and transience. Heyns’ technical mastery and commitment to aesthetic refinement are evident in the assured handling of oil on board.