Winter Solstice in the Village

1923

Charles Burchfield

Associated Names
Charles Burchfield

Artist, American, 1893 - 1967

The image shows a street view with buildings lining both sides. The composition leads the eye down the street with a low horizon line. The buildings have simple architectural features, suggesting a small-town setting. The artwork has a sketch-like style with loose brushstrokes outlining buildings and trees. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia and black tones. In the distance, the street gently rises with sparse trees. The sun is partially obscured by clouds, adding warmth to the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brush and black ink with watercolor, charcoal, and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.8 x 55.1 cm (13 11/16 x 21 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.11

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Rehn Gallery, New York); James H. Grady, Atlanta, GA; William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, until 1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in charcoal: Charles Burchfield / -1923-

Wikidata ID

Q64538211

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