Frans Martin Claerhout (1919 - 2006) was a Roman-Catholic priest and painter. He was born in Belgium but lived most of his life in South Africa. He was head of the Saint Francis Mission at Thaba Nchu (Free State Province). His original works of art are popular in Germany, Belgium, Canada, the USA, and United Kingdom. Most of his works depict either the daily life of rural black South African people or religious themes.
1.) TWEE ZOENEN OP EEN GEZICHT (1986)
First edition published by Drukkerij Huize Breughel, Roeselare, 1986.
Publisher's pictorial hardcover binding.
41pp. Illustrated.
Contains an original signed ink sketch by Claerhout on the half-title page.
A collection of poems in Dutch and illustrations by the artist.
2.) RENDEZVOUS (1991)
First edition published by Waterkant, Cape Town, 1991.
Publisher's pictorial hardcover binding.
Unpaginated. Illustrated.
Contains an original signed ink sketch by Claerhout on the half-title page.
A collection of poems in English and Afrikaans and illustrations by the artist.
3.) RECONCILIATION VERSOENING (1992)
First edition published by Edrich, Stellenbosch, 1992.
Publisher's hardcover binding with pictorial dust jacket.
Unpaginated. Illustrated.
Contains an original signed ink sketch by Claerhout on the half-title page.
A collection of poems in English and Afrikaans and illustrations by the artist.
- Binding Condition: Very Good
- Overall Condition: Very Good
