A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 20 August 1948

On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Perdeby, reported on the success of a Tukkie art exhibit.

Perdeby, 20 August 1948 © UP Archives

The article, featured above, explained that the students presented a range of art works on the campus. Artists included C.G. Hoffmann; J. van Schaik; J.M. Kat; F. Viljoen; A.J. werth; J. Gaim; E. van Rudloff; P. du Toit; J. Man; J. Fliedt and D.S. de Beer. The artworks included landscape paintings; still life’s and portraits. Mediums included water colors; pencil as well as pastel drawings.

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