Bell towers rising above stucco walls — a small painting with a quietly monumental subject.
An original oil on board by amateur artist E. Riva, signed on the front. The subject: a town church or old mission with distinctive bell towers and surrounding architecture, painted with a direct, unhurried hand. Set in a heavily gilded wood frame with no glass, sawtooth hanger on back, ready to hang. 8.5" × 6.5" framed. Very good condition; very minor wear on a couple of frame corners.
On a study wall, a hallway, or grouped with other small original works. For a collector of amateur art, a lover of mission architecture, or anyone who appreciates the particular sincerity of a painting made for its own sake.
Artist: E. Riva; signed on front
Subject: Town church / old mission with bell towers
Medium: Original oil on artist board; not a print
Frame: Heavily gilded wood; no glass; sawtooth hanger attached
Dimensions: 8.5" × 6.5" (portrait, including frame)
Era: 1980s–1990s (estimated)
Condition: Vintage, used. Very good — very minor wear on frame corners; no other issues. All sales final — please review all photos.
