1968 B. Van Wye “Three Friends by the Shore” Oil on Canvas Painting, Wood Framed

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A warm and expressive 1968 oil-on-canvas painting by B. Van Wye, capturing three women seated together on a grassy shoreline, … Read more A warm and expressive 1968 oil-on-canvas painting by B. Van Wye, capturing three women seated together on a grassy shoreline, their backs turned toward the viewer as they overlook a lively beach scene. The artist uses thick, textured impasto strokes in bold oranges, blues, and greens, giving the work a vibrant impressionist feel. The composition highlights companionship and summertime nostalgia, beautifully framed by a distressed white carved wood frame that complements its coastal charm.

Signed B. Van Wye ’68 on the lower left. The back of the canvas carries a handwritten dedication: “To Syd + Lou with love — Bea.”

Measurements:
28.0" w x 1.5" d x 24.0" h / Inches

Condition:
Great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear on the frame. The canvas is clean and well-preserved, and the paint surface shows intentional textured impasto throughout. The wood frame displays light distressing consistent with age, adding to the piece’s vintage character.

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