The Fairest Cape. Best Wines

this vibrant original oil painting by South African artist Shirley Howells is titled "The Fairest Cape....Best Wines". It beautifully captures the essence of the Cape Winelands with its iconic whitewashed buildings, golden harvest fields, and rolling landscape under a dramatic blue sky with billowing clouds.

In the foreground, small figures work the land, adding life and narrative to the scene. Painted with expressive impressionistic brushwork and rich impasto texture, the piece glows with warm golden yellows, earthy tones, fresh greens, and bright sky blues — evoking the beauty, abundance, and unique charm of South Africa’s renowned wine region.

Signed lower left: Shirley Howells

Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 36cm x 35cm (attractive near-square format) Condition: Excellent – ready to hang Style: Impressionistic Landscape Subject: Cape Winelands rural scene – "The Fairest Cape....Best Wines"

This warm and uplifting painting is perfect for living rooms, dining areas, studies, or wine cellars. It strongly appeals to lovers of South African landscapes, Cape Winelands art, and impressionistic works that celebrate the beauty of the Western Cape.