1989

Ariah Bookholane, a retired school teacher from New Brighton.
Ballpoint pen and pencil by George Pemba.

George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba (1912 in Korsten, Port Elizabeth – 2001) was a South African painter and writer. He was posthumously awarded the Order of Ikhamanga.

Pemba's paintings are noted for their composition and their bold use of colour. He is recognised as a pioneer of social realism in South Africa.

Commissioned by Andrew Reed.

260mm x 372mm
Professionally cleaned, foxing removed.

R55,000.

See also The Road to London By Eric Attwell. Inscribed to George Pemba from Eric Attwell. Inscribed to Andrew Reed from George Pemba.