This magnificent Oil on Board 
Country (Rural) Landscape Scene 
painting was created by impressionist Herman Pekel
(Australian-Dutch) in 1992 
 
The painting is signed & dated verso 
 
Dimensions: 59cm x 89cm 
Frame: 73cm x 103cm  
 
Herman’s tonal works, created in both oil and watercolour, 
cover a wide range of subjects, 
from urban landscapes and cityscapes to café and bar interiors, 
as well as dynamic industrial scenes.
 
These pieces exemplify the finest qualities of contemporary impressionism.
 
A highly awarded artist, 
Herman is a three-time recipient of the Camberwell Gold Medal Art Prize and 
was honored with the prestigious Alice Bale Award in 1989 and 1993. 
 
His work has been featured in several notable publications, 
including “Australian Impressionist and Realist Artists” (compiled by Tom Roberts), 
“120 Years of Watercolours” by the Australian Realist Artists, 
“Artists and Galleries of Australia and 
New Zealand” by Max Germaine, and “Profile on Contemporary Watercolours”.
 
Recognized for his exceptional talent and insight, 
Herman continues to exhibit his work both in Australia and internationally.
 
His paintings are held in prestigious collections, including Artbank, 
the Castlemaine Regional Gallery, the Grafton Regional Gallery, 
the Bathurst Regional Gallery, and numerous public and private collections worldwide.