Irma stern zanzibar book

Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. These trips provided a wide range of subject matter for her. Irma stern south african 18941966 two arabs signed and dated 1939 oil on canvas, in the original zanzibar frame 58 by 84 excluding frame, 75 by 97cm including frame irma sterns zanzibari paintings are amongst the most soughtafter of all her works. The first and only edition of this book one of only two books written by irma stern herself the other being congo. Her most arresting works are portraits of africans, but she also paints landscapes and still lifes. The painting depicts a scene of a tribe preparing for a hunt. The pink sari, 1947 irma stern irma stern made trips to zanzibar in 1939 and to her friends she described the trip as a revelation, the island as a bustling idyll. Illustrated in marion arnolds book, a feast for the eye, the present lot was executed. Irma stern was born on 2 october 1894 at schweizerreneke, in the. These figures overlap one another creating a pictorial space by creating a foreground, middle ground and.

In 1939 irma stern made the first of two trips to zanzibar, the east african. In 19 stern studied art in germany at the weimar academy, at the levinfuncke studio in 1914 and notably from 1917 with max pechstein, a founder of the novembergruppe. Monographs on african artists smithsonian libraries. Cassou, jean, irma stern, peintures, paris, galerie des beauxarts, 1947. Irma stern was a south african artist, whose expressive portraits rendered in saturated colors were among her most widely known pieces. When schweizerreneke was occupied by the british during the angloboer war in 1900, her father and uncle were detained by the british, and the family left for germany upon their release.

Irma stern held her first exhibition in berlin in 1916. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. In her text umgababa buch umgababa book 1923, stern wrote. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Irma stern travelled extensively in europe and explored southern africa, zanzibar and the congo region. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Irma stern s paintings are remarkable for their saturated colors and sensory nature. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Both paintings are framed in sterns beloved zanzibar frames, crafted from sections of wooden.

Stern irma portrait of a malay child 1941 mutualart. Sterns life and art seen through her letters to richard and freda feldman, 19341966. The most important member of sterns household was charlie, the cook, who stern apparently brought back from zanzibar, along with a pair of handcarved wooden doors. Irma stern her books, painted book covers and bookplates, by irene below isbn. Irma stern 18941966 etait une peintre sudafricaine. Head harbour view, marseilles african and chinese ceramics with oranges and open book irma stern piasa. Short biography irma stern was born in 1894 to german jewish parents at schweizerreneke, in the north west province of south africa. Irma stern traveled extensively in europe and explored. Johans borman fine art artist biographies stern, irma. Zanzibar hardcover 1948 by irma stern author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Zanzibar woman,1939 oil on canvas 24 x 20 12 in estimate. The irma stern museum, once called the firs, is located in rosebank close to the university of cape town, which administers it with the irma stern trust. Journey into south african artist irma sterns house. During the boer war her father, and two brothers were imprisoned because of their pro boer sympathies.

Irma stern travelled extensively in europe and explored southern africa, zanzibar and the congo. Stern was associated with the german expressionist painters of this period. Van schaik, 1948 artists illustrated books 100 pages. Irma stern was born on 2 october 1894 at schweizerreneke, in the transvaal to german jewish parents. Irma stern, portrait of a woman, 1935 piano nobile. The drawing is very closely related to several similar drawings in the collection of the irma stern museum in cape town from 1935, all titled head of a woman, and depicted in a similarly portrait bust manner, signed almost identically and of exactly correlating dimensions, suggesting works from the same sketch book, a project dedicated to. It pays tribute to the south african artist, all in the midst of her last home. Stand on zanzibar is a dystopian new wave science fiction novel written by john brunner and first published in 1968. Zanzibar arab, painted in zanzibar in 1945, was also recreated in the artists book, zanzibar, where the artist revealed her best works from this tour. I have written at length of the countries that traded with zanzibar and the east coast from the earliest times in the historical chapters of this book, but i had not thought it. Irma stern paintings for sale irma stern art value price. See available works on paper, paintings, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist. Bonhams announces two irma sterns for september south.

Both this travel book and its companion volume congo jl van. On another occasion, freda went to pick up irma at a gallery in eloff street, with mona cowering in embarrassment out of sight in the back seat. The travels of irma stern investment art art valuations. Irma stern was a major south african artist who achieved national and international recognition. Portrait of a woman from zanzibar, irma stern lilithsplace.

Irma stern 18941966 congo landscape 1945 oil on canvas signed and dated irma stern 1945 lower left 69 x 69 cm frame. African and chinese ceramics with oranges and open book, 1954 oil. Apr 19, 2017 south african painter irma stern 18941966. The interest and the influence of zanzibar, however, reaches far beyond its own borders. National gallery, cape town, cape arts festival 1968 stern, irma, 18941966 book. Her latest book, the ravens wing, is her first novel. This is where she lived and worked as a painter, sculptor and ceramicist from 1927 onwards, initially with her husband, johannes prinz, who was professor of german at the university until. Stern, irma 18941966 people and organisations trove.

Painting of zanzibari royal worth omr 600,000 found in. Samuel stern first opened a small shop in the graaffreinet district of the cape colony but later became a successful farmer in schweizerreneke. Irma stern 18941966 the palace of the sultan of zanzibar 1945 oil on canvas, 71 x. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. In 1920 stern returned to cape town with her family where she was first derided and dismissed as an artist before becoming an established artist by the 1940s. Irma sterns south african art to go on auction in bonhams, london. Irma stern constantly sought new visual experiences through travel. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Stern described the island as the gateway to the centre of africa 1 in her book on zanzibar. Zanzibar arab, painted in zanzibar in 1945, was also reproduced in the artists book, zanzibar, where the artist illustrated her best works from this tour. Irma stern traveled extensively in europe and explored southern africa, zanzibar and the congo region. See more ideas about south african art, south african artists and african art. Irma and her young brother, were taken by their mother, to cape town.

Zanzibar limitedsigned irma stern zanzibar limitedsigned 104 pages, full page and other illustrations throughout. Find more prominent pieces of portrait at best visual art database. For centuries it was the principal emporium of the eastern seaboard of africa. She has published 20 books for children, including picture books and books for younger readers, including goodnight mice. View artworks for sale by stern, irma irma stern 855, south african. Within the group of people there are three dogs, a naked child, an elder and the hunters holding their spears and shields. Zanzibar arab, painted in zanzibar in 1945, was also reproduced in the artists book, zanzibar, where.

In particular her journeys to zanzibar in 1939 and 1945 and to the congo in 1942 provided the stimulus for a flood of creative work that marked the high point of her career. Irma stern south african, 18941966 watussi chiefs wife, 1946 signed and dated irma stern 1946 upper left. This edition of zanzibar is one of the 350 copies of the regular edition, although not numbered. Dec 18, 20 this pin was discovered by everly singleton. Browse upcoming auctions and create alerts for artworks you are interested in. Irma stern south african art history south african. Frances watts was born in switzerland and grew up in australia. Irma sterns paintings are remarkable for their saturated colors and sensory nature. Irma stern was the daughter of germanjewish parents, samuel and hennie stern, who came to south africa around 1886. Irma stern is seen as one of the most important artists to be produced by south. Arab in black signed and dated irma stern 1939 upper left.

The book won a hugo award for best novel at the 27th world science fiction convention in 1969, as well as the 1969 bsfa award and the 1973 prix tourapollo award. Two malay women with a rose irma stern sothebys london. Nasionale kunsmuseum, kaapstad, kaapse kunsfees 1968 homage to irma stern, s. Visitors will first have a look at some of her first portraits and landscapes brought back from zanzibar, a country the artist loved. A history of zanzibar a study in constitutional development, 19341964 by ayany, samuel g and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hidden behind a high wall, the irma stern museum is invisible from the street. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. These trips provided a wide range of subject matter for her paintings and gave her opportunities to acquire and assemble a collection of artifacts. Zanzibar lady was created in 1941 by irma stern in postimpressionism style. Buy online, view images and see past prices for zanzibar limitedsigned. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Some of the still lifes incorporate works of african sculpture from her personal collection, e. Bonhams announces two irma sterns for september south african.