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Church of Ds van Belkum near Magersfontein

Frans Oerder1899

University of Pretoria Museums

University of Pretoria Museums
Pretoria, South Africa

A drawing titled Church of Ds van Belkum near 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. Church was a very important aspect of the Boer Commando's during the war, just like Ambulances, preachers moved from camp to camp on Sundays to preach God's word. 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. 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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  • Title: Church of Ds van Belkum near Magersfontein
  • Creator: Frans Oerder
  • Date Created: 1899
  • Location Created: South Africa
  • Physical Dimensions: 195mm x 330mm
  • Type: Painting
  • Original Source: University of Pretoria Museums
  • Rights: Copyright University of Pretoria
  • Medium: Pencil
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