John Vander painting - Main St, Sofala
Main St Sofala by John Vander is a painting depicting the historic gold rush town of Sofala, New South Wales. The artwork captures the charm of the town’s heritage buildings, with a quiet main street leading towards a red-brick structure in the background. Vander’s use of light and color reflects the rural atmosphere, with soft greens and earthy tones emphasising the town’s rustic appeal. The detailed brushwork brings out the character of the old wooden shopfronts and verandas, preserving a glimpse of Australia’s colonial past.
John Vander (born 1945) is a Belgian-born Australian artist known for his paintings of historic towns, rural landscapes, and coastal scenes. He moved to Australia in the 1960s and developed a distinctive style influenced by traditional European realism. His works often highlight Australia’s architectural heritage, particularly in New South Wales. Vander has exhibited widely and gained recognition for his ability to capture the unique character of Australian country towns. He also operated a gallery in Berrima for many years, contributing to the region’s artistic community.
Dimensions = 39x49cm. Medium = oil on board
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NOTE: AI is used to create attractive settings and backgrounds for paintings listed at Ausartwork, but the images are not enhanced, edited, or filtered. All paintings are photographed in natural, indirect light and depicted as accurately as possible
Main St Sofala by John Vander is a painting depicting the historic gold rush town of Sofala, New South Wales. The artwork captures the charm of the town’s heritage buildings, with a quiet main street leading towards a red-brick structure in the background. Vander’s use of light and color reflects the rural atmosphere, with soft greens and earthy tones emphasising the town’s rustic appeal. The detailed brushwork brings out the character of the old wooden shopfronts and verandas, preserving a glimpse of Australia’s colonial past.
John Vander (born 1945) is a Belgian-born Australian artist known for his paintings of historic towns, rural landscapes, and coastal scenes. He moved to Australia in the 1960s and developed a distinctive style influenced by traditional European realism. His works often highlight Australia’s architectural heritage, particularly in New South Wales. Vander has exhibited widely and gained recognition for his ability to capture the unique character of Australian country towns. He also operated a gallery in Berrima for many years, contributing to the region’s artistic community.
Dimensions = 39x49cm. Medium = oil on board
Dispatch across Australia by Auspost or free pick up from Ausartwork, Katoomba. Complimentary $10 coffee/food credit if you pick up from Soul Side Café
NOTE: AI is used to create attractive settings and backgrounds for paintings listed at Ausartwork, but the images are not enhanced, edited, or filtered. All paintings are photographed in natural, indirect light and depicted as accurately as possible
Main St Sofala by John Vander is a painting depicting the historic gold rush town of Sofala, New South Wales. The artwork captures the charm of the town’s heritage buildings, with a quiet main street leading towards a red-brick structure in the background. Vander’s use of light and color reflects the rural atmosphere, with soft greens and earthy tones emphasising the town’s rustic appeal. The detailed brushwork brings out the character of the old wooden shopfronts and verandas, preserving a glimpse of Australia’s colonial past.
John Vander (born 1945) is a Belgian-born Australian artist known for his paintings of historic towns, rural landscapes, and coastal scenes. He moved to Australia in the 1960s and developed a distinctive style influenced by traditional European realism. His works often highlight Australia’s architectural heritage, particularly in New South Wales. Vander has exhibited widely and gained recognition for his ability to capture the unique character of Australian country towns. He also operated a gallery in Berrima for many years, contributing to the region’s artistic community.
Dimensions = 39x49cm. Medium = oil on board
Dispatch across Australia by Auspost or free pick up from Ausartwork, Katoomba. Complimentary $10 coffee/food credit if you pick up from Soul Side Café
NOTE: AI is used to create attractive settings and backgrounds for paintings listed at Ausartwork, but the images are not enhanced, edited, or filtered. All paintings are photographed in natural, indirect light and depicted as accurately as possible
