This modest iron and timber building, originally used as a military officers mess, was prefabricated in Britain and then used by the British Army in India before finally making its way to Pretoria (by rail) in 1909. On arrival in Pretoria, the unassembled parts of the house were then taken by ox wagon to the Doornkloof farm (were you see it today) to be used as the family residence of one of South Africa’s most prominent historical figures, General J. C. Smuts (Jan Smuts).

Despite a very active and diverse life, General Smuts saw Doornkloof as home. Both Mr Smuts and his wife died on the property and their ashes are scattered on ‘Smuts Koppie’- the small hill behind the house.

PRODUCT INFO:
Limited edition 1/100 print, 200mm x 200mm
Giclee print on 200gsm, Archival Matt

* each print includes a bespoke sticker story (to be placed on the back of a frame), the contents of this prints story can be seen above.

FRAMING INFO:
300mm x 300mm Aluminium Box Frame with artwork float mounted and centred