Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

Untitled [Christmas tree seen through a doorway, Salem, Ohio]

December 1915

watercolor on paper

13 3/4 x 10 inches

Burchfield Penney Art Center, Gift of Donald A. and Ann L. Ross, 1992

This is one of Burchfield's earliest known depictions of Chirstmas. A decorated tree was often shown through a doorway as if a child was just discovering it on Christmas morning.