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| “This beautifully produced volume celebrates the life and work of Edward Roworth “”Gwelo”” Goodman (1871–1939), one of South Africa’s foremost early 20th-century landscape painters. Goodman, born in England and raised in South Africa, became known for his impressionistic renderings of the Cape countryside, coastal scenes, and rural life. His paintings, suffused with light and atmospheric depth, reflect a deep sensitivity to the South African landscape. Author Joyce Newton Thompson, an accomplished journalist and Cape Town’s first woman mayor, offers a detailed and engaging biography of Goodman, tracing his artistic journey from his early training in England and Europe to his career-defining works across South Africa. The text is accompanied by critical commentary, personal reflections, and correspondence that shed light on the man behind the brush. The heart of the book lies in its generous illustrations: lush tipped-in colour plates, crisp black-and-white reproductions, and full-page prints that capture the vibrancy and nuance of Goodman’s brushwork. These make the volume not only a vital biographical resource but a visual delight for lovers of South African art. A cornerstone title for collectors of Africana, South African art history, or vintage monographs on regional artists. Increasingly scarce, especially with the original dust jacket and in collectible condition.” |
