Visvang

A modest composition depicting figures engaged in fishing activity along a waterside setting. The scene unfolds across a horizontal format, with silhouetted forms of fishermen positioned against a luminous sky suffused with warm ochre and grey tones. The water below mirrors this atmospheric quality, whilst the foreground anchors the composition with darker earthy elements. The oil on board technique allows for a subtle interplay of light and shadow, creating a contemplative mood. Marais, who moved to Pretoria in 1974 to pursue painting full-time without formal artistic training, frequently drew inspiration from South Africa’s coastal fishing communities.