1977 Fred Bees Old Chapel Church Moravian College Winter Bethlehem PA Print 21"

Description

Late 20th century lithograph print titled "The Old Chapel (Winter) 1751" by Fred Bees, depicting a view of the red brick Moravian Church Settlement chapel in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on a snowy, sunny winter day. Pencil signed at lower right edge. Rustic finish, beveled wood frame; gray mat.

"Fred Bees (1917-2002) was a watercolorist, teacher and winner of numerous awards.

Even though Fred had no formal art education, he taught the media for 33 years at local YMCA’s, YWCA’s and the Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech. He also taught as an adjunct professor at the Northampton County Community College for several years; as well as having offered courses in watercolor at Cedar Crest College and the Baum School of Art.

Fred painted the Bethlehem Historic District for over half a century. Eight of his paintings were included as illustrations in the book “Bethlehem of Pennsylvania - The First One Hundred Years” published in 1968. His works have also been used in connection with many other Bethlehem and Moravian College Books and Pamphlets. His paintings were also used by the City of Bethlehem for publicity; for example, the Bethlehem Christmas City Stamps (1968, 1976, and 1996). He considered himself an “unofficial” ambassador of what Bethlehem has to offer, so far as tourism is concerned.

In 1997, Fred was awarded a “Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition” by Representative Paul McHale. The same year, he was recognized as a charter member of the Bethlehem Palette Club which was founded in 1947. In 1996, the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission honored Fred as “Bethlehem’s Artist of the Year”. He was also recognized as a member of “Alumni of Distinction” by the 75th Anniversary Committee of his Alma Mater, Liberty High School.

Fred painted on location, in all kinds of weather, for example; in “Santee Mill” you can read a sign that says, “Painted 12/11/77 Temp. 18°”." (Source: Lets Get Acquainted)

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear to frame

Dimensions

21.25" x 0.75" x 17.25" / Sans Frame - 15" x 11" (Width x Depth x Height)