Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

A long smooth bank of clouds extended from a point in the west to the northeast. In the west its lower part was a bright brick-red which blended wonderfully into the grey. Beyond it to the south the sky was covered with broken clouds, some of which were a vivid orange; thru one small opening the sky showed a metallic cold pale blue, like ice. The bright red color extended all along the horizon far to the northeast. This color faded quickly.(HT)Then came the “second” sunset. In the northwest were filmy streaks of clouds which were all tones of mustardy