Johannes Petrus Meintjes (19 May 1923 – 7 July 1980) was a South African artist and writer.
Johannes Meintjes | |
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 Meintjes in 1945 | |
| Born | Johannes Petrus Meintjes 19 May 1923 Riversdale, South Africa |
| Died | 7 July 1980 (aged 57) Molteno, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck |
| Occupation(s) | Artist and writer |
Meintjes grew up on his family's farm in the mountains near Molteno. He lived and worked in Cape Town for several years, taught art, travelled for exhibitions and won a range of South African and international awards. In 1965 he retired to Molteno, where he focused on his writing. He went on to win several literary awards.[1][2][3][4]
References
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- ^ "Johannes Meintjies - South African Art History - South African Historical Artists". www.arcyart.com. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ Opperman, Kobus (2007). "JOHANNES MEINTJES 1923-1980 Artist, Author, Historian" (PDF). Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ "Meintjes, Johannes Petrus | Art Value". Archived from the original on 20 November 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2012.