Pilkington, George William

Nosing Her In

  • 1946
  • Oil on canvas
  • 93 x 135,5 cm
This large-scale Pilkington, the first painting acquired by the South African Reserve Bank, depicts a passenger ship entering Cape Town harbour. Framed by the characteristic profile of the mountain, the work suggests movement, exchange and connection, reflecting an era when maritime travel and trade shaped international links.
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