Home Fire (Kevil, Kentucky – 1950s)

$70.00$2,180.00

A painterly, contemporary treatment of a vintage photograph by Carroll Lane (“Joe”) Ouverson and undertaken here by his son. These small dwellings were home and comfort to many modest families of the period. Fires were too common, and they moved fast and hot enough to melt metal siding and warp the frame girders.

SKU: WA21-0044 Category: Tag:
GTIN: WA21-0044
MPN: WA21-0044
Brand: (Wall) Art By Design and By Nature

Description

“Joe” Ouverson was the family photographer in his earlier years. Later, something shifted. What it was we don’t know, but the visual record stops. His negatives and slides have lived through multiple muddy Midwest floods, mold and fungus in the Everglades, and various damage from decades of general rough-and-tumble.

They are a treasure valued mostly by one, although some relatives will find themselves caring, too. Or their kids will, or they will not.

This image depicts an honest slice of life. It has not been dramatized or made overly sentimental, nor any clever title assigned to it. There were real people here. Workdays, holiday meals, arguments, and love.


Kathleen Determan
Reviewer
5/5

I just received my latest picture, let me tell you, the website doesn’t do these justice, it is absolutely gorgeous! If you are on the fence about ordering from this website, stop hesitating! This picture is a nice addition to my living room, no problem with shipping, it’s packed so well it could never become damaged. I highly recommend these items, my only problem is, which one do I order next?

2 years ago