Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Dawn of Spring, ca. 1960s; watercolor, charcoal, and white chalk on joined paper mounted on board, 52 x 59 1/2 inches; DC Moore Gallery, New York
Spring in February: patches of melted snow on sidewalks reflecting the heavenly blue of the sky-cavern above, the snow on both sides of the walk honey-combed slantingly by the brilliant sun. The cawing of crows has taken on a new significance.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, Vol. 45, February 10, 1944