The artwork titled “District 6. Phone Booth” is an oil painting by artist James Yates, created in the year 2000 in Cape Town / Kaapstad, South Africa. The painting measures 45 x 61 cm and falls under the cityscape genre.
The artwork vividly captures a street scene in District 6, an area in Cape Town known for its historical significance. The scene includes a prominent yellow building on the left side and a series of multicolored buildings on the right. A group of children standing near a street sign in the foreground adds a sense of liveliness to the painting. The background features a mountain under a partly cloudy sky, while a palm tree stands amidst the colorful architecture, contributing to the vibrancy of the cityscape. The overall composition is rich with architectural detail and animated human presence, evoking a sense of community and place.
