Oil on canvas painting of children tobogganing down a snow-covered hill beneath a crescent moon in a night sky.
Oil on canvas painting of children tobogganing down a snow-covered hill beneath a crescent moon in a night sky.
Oil on canvas painting of children tobogganing down a snow-covered hill beneath a crescent moon in a night sky.
Oil on canvas painting of children tobogganing down a snow-covered hill beneath a crescent moon in a night sky.
Rod Charlesworth

Crescent Moon36" x 24"

Sale price$3,658.00 CAD

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About the Artwork

Crescent Moon is a 36" × 24" oil on canvas painting by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955), depicting children tobogganing down a winding, snow-covered hill beneath a crescent moon. Cabins and evergreens gather around the upper slope, with a mountain rising beyond the village under a star-filled night sky.

Deep cobalt and turquoise blues dominate the sky, shadows, and sweeping curves of the hill, set against white snow and the red, orange, green, and yellow clothing of the tobogganers. Charlesworth uses repeated, curved brushstrokes to trace the children's routes down the slope, creating a strong sense of movement through the vertical composition. Shorter, thicker marks define the figures, trees, cabins, and distant mountain.

Dimensions and Details

  • Title: Crescent Moon
  • Artist: Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955)
  • Size: 36" × 24" (91.4 × 61.0 cm)
  • Medium: Oil on Canvas
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Artwork Framing Options: Framed images are shown for display purposes only; custom framing options are available to complement the artwork and your space.

Acquisition Enquiries

Crescent Moon is an original oil on canvas painting available through West End Gallery. To acquire this work or arrange a private viewing, please contact the gallery. Shipping is quoted by location, complimentary delivery is available within Edmonton, and layaway options are available upon request.

Citations
  1. Hambleton Galleries, Rod Charlesworth, hambletongalleries.com, accessed 2026.
  2. Adele Campbell Fine Art, Rod Charlesworth, adelecampbell.com, accessed 2026.
Accessibility Description

A vertical winter painting showing numerous children tobogganing down a steep, winding hill at night. Curving blue and white tracks sweep from a village near the top of the composition toward the lower edge. The children wear coats and hats in red, orange, green, yellow, purple, and blue, and several pull wooden sleds while others descend the hill. Snow-covered cabins and evergreen trees line the upper slope, with pale mountains visible beyond them. A white crescent moon and small stars appear in a deep cobalt and turquoise sky. Thick, visible brushstrokes follow the curves of the hill and build the snow, trees, buildings, mountains, and figures.

Full Provenance

Provenance information is not currently recorded. Please enquire for updates.

Disclaimer

This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.

Crescent Moon | 36" x 24"

About the Artwork

Crescent Moon is a 36" × 24" oil on canvas painting by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955), depicting children tobogganing down a winding, snow-covered hill beneath a crescent moon. Cabins and evergreens gather around the upper slope, with a mountain rising beyond the village under a star-filled night sky.

Deep cobalt and turquoise blues dominate the sky, shadows, and sweeping curves of the hill, set against white snow and the red, orange, green, and yellow clothing of the tobogganers. Charlesworth uses repeated, curved brushstrokes to trace the children's routes down the slope, creating a strong sense of movement through the vertical composition. Shorter, thicker marks define the figures, trees, cabins, and distant mountain.

Dimensions and Details

  • Title: Crescent Moon
  • Artist: Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955)
  • Size: 36" × 24" (91.4 × 61.0 cm)
  • Medium: Oil on Canvas
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Artwork Framing Options: Framed images are shown for display purposes only; custom framing options are available to complement the artwork and your space.

Acquisition Enquiries

Crescent Moon is an original oil on canvas painting available through West End Gallery. To acquire this work or arrange a private viewing, please contact the gallery. Shipping is quoted by location, complimentary delivery is available within Edmonton, and layaway options are available upon request.

Citations
  1. Hambleton Galleries, Rod Charlesworth, hambletongalleries.com, accessed 2026.
  2. Adele Campbell Fine Art, Rod Charlesworth, adelecampbell.com, accessed 2026.
Accessibility Description

A vertical winter painting showing numerous children tobogganing down a steep, winding hill at night. Curving blue and white tracks sweep from a village near the top of the composition toward the lower edge. The children wear coats and hats in red, orange, green, yellow, purple, and blue, and several pull wooden sleds while others descend the hill. Snow-covered cabins and evergreen trees line the upper slope, with pale mountains visible beyond them. A white crescent moon and small stars appear in a deep cobalt and turquoise sky. Thick, visible brushstrokes follow the curves of the hill and build the snow, trees, buildings, mountains, and figures.

Full Provenance

Provenance information is not currently recorded. Please enquire for updates.

Disclaimer

This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.

Shipping & Exchanges

SHIPPING

All artwork is professionally crated and shipped via insured courier service. Shipping rates are calculated based on artwork dimensions and destination.

Delivery Methods:

• Local Pickup — Free at our Edmonton gallery (10337 124 Street NW)

• Local Delivery — complimentary within of Edmonton area

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INSURANCE

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Exchange

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CARING FOR YOUR ARTWORK

Display
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Cleaning
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Temperature & Humidity
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Handling & Moving
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Storage
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Insurance
We recommend insuring your art collection. An up-to-date appraisal (every 2–3 years) ensures proper coverage. West End Gallery offers professional appraisal services — please enquire for details.

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