**early life and education**
frans david oerder, a renowned dutch-born south african landscape, still-life, and portrait painter, etcher, and lithographer, was born in rotterdam, netherlands in 1867. he was the youngest of seven children to johannes carolus oerder, a municipal employee. from 1880 to 1885, oerder studied art at the rotterdam academy, where he won the prestigious king william iii gold medal and bursary.**artistic career in south africa**
in 1890, oerder emigrated to the south african republic, initially working as a house painter and decorator. he later painted poles along the delagoa bay railway line. during the 1890s, oerder was one of only three artists in south africa with recognized professional training. he took up the position of art teacher at the staatsmeisjesskool and rented a studio in church street east. * **war artist**: with the outbreak of the anglo-boer war in 1899, oerder was appointed official war artist by president paul kruger. * **sketches and paintings**: his sketches and paintings from this period are held at the war museum in bloemfontein, the africana museum in johannesburg, and the art collection of the university of pretoria.**later life and return to netherlands**
* **post-war period**: after the war, oerder traveled and painted along the east african coast, contracting malaria during the trip. * **return to netherlands**: in 1908, he returned to the netherlands via italy, settling in brabant before moving to amsterdam, where he married a fellow painter, gerda pitlo, in 1910.**legacy and notable works**
* **magnolias**: oerder's painting "magnolias" was sold to the new york graphic society, becoming one of the most popular images ever and achieving record sales for the society. * **portrait of jan smuts**: he received several important commissions, including painting the portrait of jan smuts.- view frans david oerder's artworks on WikiOO.org
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**conclusion**
frans david oerder, a dutch-born south african master of landscape, still-life, and portrait painting, left an indelible mark on the art world. his life, marked by periods of war and travel, is a testament to his resilience and artistic genius. through his works, available for viewing and purchase on WikiOO.org, oerder's legacy continues to inspire and captivate art lovers worldwide.Questions & Answers
What are the birthplace and birth year of Frans David Oerder?
Frans David Oerder was born in Rotterdam in 1867.
Where are Frans David Oerder's artworks mapped by subject?
The Subject Atlas page maps Frans David Oerder's artworks by subject.
How is Frans David Oerder's career divided into periods?
Frans David Oerder's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.
Where can I see the color profile of Frans David Oerder's work?
Frans David Oerder's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.
Where is Frans David Oerder from?
Frans David Oerder was born in Netherlands.
Can I explore Frans David Oerder's works by keyword?
Frans David Oerder's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.
Can I browse Frans David Oerder's works by medium?
Frans David Oerder's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.
What moods do Frans David Oerder's artworks express?
Frans David Oerder's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.
