Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

[inscription reads] " melt B - & F – on way to a fire. Sun blinding the glistening street at square with ray streaked buildings beyond – / Fire almost over – Fire engines an inspiring sight. Streams of white water – I watch sky more than firemen. Ragged clouds sweeping out of the sun – windy west - Streets miry with clammy black mud; People of all types – I would like to study them. / Leave fire – to lake Front – out on light-house. The water – long streaks "