Market Day Fun

This lively and colourful original oil painting by South African artist Shirley Howells is titled "Market Day Fun". It beautifully captures the bustling energy of a traditional South African market, filled with abundant fresh produce and hardworking market women.

In the foreground, piles of vibrant yellow pears, green citrus, deep purple grapes, and red fruit create a rich tapestry of colour. In the background, women in white headscarves are busy at work among the stalls, with shelves, buckets, and market paraphernalia completing the authentic atmosphere. Painted with expressive, textured brushwork and a warm, glowing palette, this piece radiates joy, abundance, and the vibrant spirit of everyday South African life.

Signed lower left: Shirley Howells

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 55cm x 41cm (good medium size with strong visual impact)
Condition: Excellent – ready to hang
Style: Impressionistic / Genre Scene
Subject: Traditional South African market scene with fresh produce and figures – "Market Day Fun"

This warm and engaging painting is ideal for kitchens, dining rooms, living areas, or offices. It appeals strongly to collectors of South African art, figurative works, and colourful impressionistic scenes that celebrate local culture and daily life.