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At Botha, SA artist, is born.

At Botha

Date
23 Dec 1949
Updated
9 Dec 2019
At Botha

At Botha is one of South Africa’s most renowned artists. He was born in Kroonstad on 23 December 1949. Botha studied drama at the Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys and has performed in a few productions. His first love is painting; he admitted to have loved the craft since childhood. Botha’s paintings are produced using various mediums and paints mostly landscapes, seascapes and clowns. He has stated that he is fascinated by mountains and clouds. Botha has never received any formal training and has had to rely purely on his love for art.

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  1. 01At Botha At Botha - Renowned South African Artist [online] Available at: www.atbothagallery.co.za [Accessed on 31 October 2013]
  2. 02House of Art Story of At Botha the artist [online] Available at: www.houseofart.co.za [Accessed on 31 October 2013]

Last updated · 9 Dec 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, December 14). At Botha, SA artist, is born.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0071262

South African History Online (2011) 'At Botha, SA artist, is born.', South African History Online, 14 December. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0071262 (Accessed: 5 August 2026).

South African History Online, At Botha, SA artist, is born. [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0071262, (accessed 5 August 2026).

"At Botha, SA artist, is born.." South African History Online, 14 Dec. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0071262. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

South African History Online. "At Botha, SA artist, is born.." South African History Online. December 14, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0071262.

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