Old Round Church Feb 12, 2018
The Old Round Church in Richmond was built in 1812-13.
It’s been serving as the community centerpiece ever since.
The older I get, the more I appreciate history.
“I enjoy art, architecture, museums, churches and temples; anything that gives me insight into the history and soul of the place I’m in.” Cherie Lunghi
12X16
Oil on linen panel
I love it!!
Thanks Laurie!
Another beautiful painting! Keep them coming. I truly look forward to Monday each week! Thanks so much!
Thanks Joan!
Memories
Thanks Vivian!
Growing up in Jericho I’ve had the pleasure of being in this church a few times. It is so scenic and beautiful.
Thanks Debbie!
Lovely Thank Ypu
Thanks Karen!
that’s a beauty
Thanks Steve!
Cool painting! Love those splashes of yellow
Thanks Susan!
Your paintings put me there on a slick wet Vermont day. Love the eye candy.
Thanks Beth!
Absolutely beautiful picture
Thanks Linda!
What a contrast of years! The old church of the early 1800’s with the new road having the divided lanes. Beautiful.
Thanks Linda!
Historic and unique….and wonderful! Imagine building that structure….I recall there were round barns also. Helps me get thru another winter Monday…
Thanks Cynthia!
Beautiful!
Thanks Heidi!
You certainly did a marvelous job on this one Peter! Richmond is not that far away, so will want to visit when springtime comes! Thank you!
Thanks Vivian!
Peter, I love these paintings that you post and learn so much from the description of each one! This round church in Richmond is something that I would love to see. Your work is very good!
Thanks Kathleen!
The timelessness and connectedness of land, sky, and antique buildings is reinforced by repeated use of light blues and grays and off-whites throughout the painting, with strategic warm colors adding sparkle and movement. I’ve always admired the round style of architecture. Another fine example of it is in the Shaker community in the Berkshires. There it was used in the building of a barn, where the round design helped in the efficient milking and feeding of the cows.
Thanks Brian!
Well, a round church has another Spirit than a long one. It is always a church for a preacher in the middle of the Community. In Germany we have so called rounded “Predigerkirchen”.
We live in Richmond now and I still marvel at this view of the Round Church every day I drive by it! What a great painting, Peter!
Thanks MaryEllen!
Your art is so wonderful ! Living in California I get to see the
changing seasons through your work. Vermont
is such a beautiful state. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Sandra!
A beautiful painting! I like the shades of white throughout the landscape with that red building and the yellow road stripes giving color. Lovely.
Thanks Maureen!
Nice print>>>>>>>> and do you know why the church is round .? Peter……………………………………. So the Devil can’t hide in the corner’s <<<<< Peace of the Lord always, Rick Stott.
Thanks Rick!
Hey Peter – by now you must be the oldest you’ve been so far!
I’m just hoping wisdom comes along for the ride. It’s starting to get bumpy Sebastian!
So beautiful. Saw this church one summer when I was in Richmond for NASCAR. Did lots of touring and really enjoyed it all. You work is beautiful. Just told a friend who moved from LI quite many years ago to Vermont about you. He’s on your site and thanked me for turning him on to you.thanks for bringing back fond memories.
Thank you Sheila!
I love to see your rendition of America in the northeast. It never changes. Thank you for your paintings. They are a joy to the eye. Exciting colors!
Thanks Judy!
I particularly like the way you have captured the feeling of the slick winter road … reflecting not only the bright day but the black ice night to come! There’s a whole sermon in this one
Thanks Marcia!