Historic Churches of Chester New York

The image features a painting divided into four sections, each depicting a different church building in Chester, NY set against various natural backdrops. The top left showcases the ornate brown St. Paul's Episcopal Church with a tall steeple and intricate, arched windows, surrounded by lush greenery under a clear sky. Adjacent to it on the top right is the more classical, First Presbyterian Church with prominent columns, a raised porch, and a cupola, framed by dense trees. Below, the bottom left quadrant shows the simpler, Methodist Church characterized by a boxy shape and a modest design, situated on an open grassy area. Finally, the bottom right segment illustrates St. Columba Catholic Church with dark, steeply pitched roofs, nestled within a verdant landscape, complemented by a tall steeple that rises prominently against the sky. The artwork captures the unique architectural features and serene atmospheres of each structure, providing a diverse representation of church styles within one cohesive painting.

The image features a painting divided into four sections, each depicting a different church building in Chester, NY set against various natural backdrops. The top left showcases the ornate brown St. Paul's Episcopal Church with a tall steeple and intricate, arched windows, surrounded by lush greenery under a clear sky. Adjacent to it on the top right is the more classical, First Presbyterian Church with prominent columns, a raised porch, and a cupola, framed by dense trees. Below, the bottom left quadrant shows the simpler, Methodist Church characterized by a boxy shape and a modest design, situated on an open grassy area. Finally, the bottom right segment illustrates St. Columba Catholic Church with dark, steeply pitched roofs, nestled within a verdant landscape, complemented by a tall steeple that rises prominently against the sky. The artwork captures the unique architectural features and serene atmospheres of each structure, providing a diverse representation of church styles within one cohesive painting.

Name/Title

Historic Churches of Chester New York

Entry/Object ID

chs-019992

Tags

Church, Presbyterian, St. Columbia Church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Description

A painting of the historic churches in Chester NY. Top left is St. Paul's Episcopal Church Top right is the First Presbyterian Church Bottom left is the Methodist Church Bottom right is St. Columba Catholic Church

Artwork Details

Subject

The Historic Churches of Chester New York

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Collection

VOCA Collection

Category

Village of Chester Arts (VOCA), Church, Churches, St. Columba Church, First Presbyterian, St. Paul's Episcopal, Methodist Episcopal, Chester
Clubs

Acquisition

Accession

2024.24

Source or Donor

Village of Chester Arts

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Moccio, Juliette

Role

Painter

Dimensions

Height

16 in

Width

24 in

Create Date

September 26, 2024

Update Date

October 3, 2024