Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), The Evening Star, 1923-26; oil on board, 21 x 27 7/8 inches; Collection of the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Gift of Charles Rand Penney, 1994
Toward evening a stagnant grey sky looms up, the earth is hushed, motionless except at times an ominous puff from SE – The skyline vibrates –
Charles E. Burchfield, April 4, 1917