Notes

His mystical philosophy admitted both classical logic and romantic inspiration to the service of his vision, and his paintings projected the alternating emphasis of intellect and intuition, reason and emotion, in his perception of reality. Though each
was dominant at different phases during his career, their opposition provides the key to all his work. Jean Welz’s nudes present a stillness and tranquillity. Figures are voluptuously curved and sensuously painted, but rapt in spiritual self-containment which belied the sensuality of the flesh.¹

1. Esmé Berman (1983) Art and Artists of South Africa, Cape Town: A A Balkema, page 491–492.

Provenance

The Stellenberg Collection.