This was done plein air style in Albion, Indiana. Leslie White and I drove by this while looking for subjects to paint and were complelled to stop. It is known to be an old “asylum”, but the sign at the far edge of the yard read, “Noble County Infrimary and Farm 1872-1957”. The colored pencil barn I have posted on this site that is in Albion, is attached to this property as well, So, this was a beneficial stop for us. Naturally, we had to make two trips here to do the barn and the infirmary, but, it was well worth it. The tubes coming from the top windows are old fire escapes, as I understand it, a matress would have been thrown down under the patient and they would slide down to safety. Looks fun just to play in to me. It was these unique old escape routes that first caught my eye to this beautiful brick building. I would love to paint this again. The two strips of camera flash glare on the fire escape are a result of this piece being wrapped in plastic.
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