40x40 – Arcylic & Oil on canvas
(Harlem, NYC)
Like many “coal covers,” these two
were made in 1889 and 1904 and used to put an iron lid on the sidewalk so that
the coal delivery man could pop the top and shovel ebony-colored rocks down to
the furnace that sat below the many homes of this city. I enjoyed talking history with the owners and
felt it made it easier to get a hold of the colors of the “age” — bronze, rusty
browns, and even the brightness of yellow. (sold)
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