Pierneef at La Motte

I LOVE Jakob Hendrik Pierneef's work! Currently the Rupert Museum is exhibiting the Station Panels. But the Rupert family has, as part of their permanent collection, a gallery at La Motte with exquisite pieces! The collection is truly amazing and documents the evolution of Pierneef's life's work.

I love the landscapes, the colours are truly amazing... When one travels through the African landscape at sunrise and sunset one sees where these colours come from.

But somehow I think the trees trump the landscapes. The simplicity of the monochromatic prints just do it for me! Treat yourself for lunch or breakfast at the Pierneef Restaurant in Franschhoek and enjoy these gorgeous pieces!

La Motte, Franschhoek

We had a fabulous outing to La Motte in Franschhoek yesterday! Perfect weather, perfect setting, what more can one ask for? I think my jealousy was the same shade of green as the velvety lawn on the estate! ; ) Argh I would give my right arm and leg to live there!

I thought that the lady with the glass of "wine" was a nice touch at the end of the entrance road. Overall the service, from the lady at the gate house to the shop and restaurant staff, was very friendly and helpful. The experience left me with a warm feeling, proudly South African! And one could clearly see that La Motte was another successful Rupert endeavor!