B.P Gast

B.P Gast - 1903 Oil, The Village Church

1903

A rustic, late 19th Century oil showing a grand church with domed spire. Outside, a horse drawn carriage has stopped and a young girl in Sunday school cl...

A thoroughly charming decoratively sized and presented mid Century oil, showing a quaint and charmingly naive view of St Andrew's Church in Alfriston, East Sussex. The artist has signed to the lower right. The first name is indistinct, starting with D. The painting is beautifully presented in a Victorian wooden box...

Early 20th century English oil painting of a chapel by Frank Moss Bennett English, 1918 Canvas: Height 35cm, width 25cm Frame: Height 57cm, width 47cm, depth 6cm This atmospheric oil on canvas by noted English painter Frank Moss Bennett (1874–1952) captures the quiet beauty of the Martyn Chapel within St Mary’s Church, Puddletown, Dorset. Known for his affinity for architectural subjects and historical scenes, Bennett presents here a masterful interpretation of medieval ecclesiastical design. Executed in November 1918, the painting demonstrates Bennett’s refined technique and keen eye for architectural accuracy. His skill in manipulating colour and light is evident throughout the work, particularly in the vivid portrayal of the chapel’s stained-glass window. Multicoloured light dances across the aged stonework, adding warmth and depth to the sacred interior. St Mary’s Church, originally built during the Norman period, retains many 12th century features alongside elements from later restorations. Bennett was deeply inspired by Dorset’s heritage buildings and natural scenery, and this location featured frequently in his body of work. The canvas is presented in a richly carved giltwood frame. It is signed and dated ‘FMB / Nov 1918’ at the lower right and inscribed on the reverse with the title ‘The Martyn Chapel, St. Mary’s, Puddletown’. An artist’s biography is also affixed to the back. This fine example of early 20th century British painting...

'Farnham Church from the Meadows' British School, early 20th century school signed oil on board, framed framed: 13.5 x 18 inches board: 7 x 11 inches provenance: private collection, ...