The Haymow

1924

Charles Burchfield

Associated Names
Charles Burchfield

Artist, American, 1893 - 1967

J. J. Lankes

Printer, American, 1884 - 1960

The image displays a black and white rural scene. A muddy path stretches ahead from a slightly elevated viewpoint. A horse-drawn wagon is on the right next to a textured wooden building. Tire tracks lead down the path to a distant barn-like structure. Trees and telegraph poles line the road to the horizon. The artwork is characterized by intricate line work, conveying detailed textures. The monochrome palette accentuates the contrasts in light and shadow, highlighting the rural setting.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to the National Gallery of Art, 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Chas. Burchfield - del.; lower center in graphite: No. 5; lower right in graphite: J.J. Lankes - sculp.; lower left edge in graphite: 5 / B + L 1924; lower center edge in graphite by unknown hand: Hay Mow; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 15-

Wikidata ID

Q76455397

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