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Early Pioneers Had Time to Build Their Churches | 8" x 10"

Sale price$1,650.00

About the Artwork

Early Pioneers Had Time to Build Their Churches is an 8" x 10" oil on canvas by Peter Shostak. Shostak captures the peaceful beauty and history of the early settlers who built churches on the Canadian prairies. Set against a deep, starry night sky, the snow-covered church stands as a symbol of faith, community, and endurance. The small, wooden church, bathed in moonlight, suggests the simplicity and dedication of those early pioneers. The contrast between the bright yellow church and the dark night conveys a sense of warmth and light in the cold, winter landscape, symbolizing the hope and strength these churches provided in the vast, open prairies. Shostak's detailed depiction of the church's architecture highlights the pride and effort the settlers took in creating places of worship, even in the harshest of environments.

Dimensions and Details

  • Size: 8" x 10" on stretched canvas
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Display: Displayed in a rich, dark wood frame that enhances the painting's contrast

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