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Artist: Van Bell
Subject: Snowy Mountain Chapel
Date: Circa 1960s–1970s
Medium: Oil on canvas board
Canvas Size: approx. 10 x …
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Artist: Van Bell
Subject: Snowy Mountain Chapel
Date: Circa 1960s–1970s
Medium: Oil on canvas board
Canvas Size: approx. 10 x 8 in.
Framed Size: approx. 16 x 13 in.
Description
This charming small-scale oil painting by Van Bell depicts a quiet winter landscape featuring a snow-covered chapel and outbuildings set against a distant mountain peak. Soft atmospheric tones and gently tracked snow paths draw the viewer into the scene, creating a sense of solitude, warmth, and contemplation despite the winter setting.
Bell’s palette and smooth brushwork emphasize mood and light rather than detail, aligning the painting with mid-century American regional landscape traditions. The glow of the sky behind the mountain adds a subtle note, making this an especially peaceful composition.
Signed lower left, the painting is in an ornate vintage carved wood frame that elevates the small scale and gives the piece strong wall presence.
About the Artist
Van Bell was an American painter active primarily during the mid-20th century, known for winter landscapes, rural buildings, churches, and mountain scenes. Artists working under the Van Bell name often produced works for regional galleries and collectors, favoring tranquil compositions and accessible realism.
Van Bell’s paintings are appreciated today for their decorative appeal, nostalgic winter themes, and timeless Americana quality, particularly smaller works that fit easily into curated wall groupings.
Details
Original oil painting (not a print)
Signed by the artist
Winter mountain / church subject
Ornate vintage frame included
Ready to hang
Keywords (Chairish SEO)
Winter landscape painting, snow scene oil painting, mountain chapel art, vintage winter art, American landscape painting, signed oil painting, small oil painting, cottage wall art, traditional decor, Van Bell
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- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 1ʺD × 14ʺH
- Styles
- Americana
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Landscape
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Oil Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Alabaster
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition; painting is clean but shows some crazing in the glazing (see pictures), frame shows light age-appropriate … moreVery good vintage condition; painting is clean but shows some crazing in the glazing (see pictures), frame shows light age-appropriate wear less
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