Gabriel Cornelis de Jongh (South African, 1913–2004)

Born – 1913 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Died – 2004 in Cape Town, South Africa

Gabriel Cornelis de Jongh, the only son of the renowned artist Tinus, was faced with the challenge of establishing his reputation as an artist worthy of recognition in his own right. His magnificent land and seascapes grace the walls of public buildings and private residences throughout the country. Indeed, his works are also sought after by international art collectors.
Born on 6 April 1913 in Amsterdam, Holland, his boyhood years there were but a vague memory. Yet he vividly recalled his excitement when his father, who had travelled to South Africa in 1921, instructed his wife to follow with the family six months later. The spirited eight-year-old, exhilarated by visions of the adventures ahead, departed his birthplace without a backward glance. Henceforth his heart was to remain wholly devoted to his new home, South Africa.

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