Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Spring Flood, 1931; oil on canvas, 35 5/8 x 49 5/8 inches; Fine Art Museums of San Francisco, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd, 1979
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, April 5, 1947
Tuesday, Apr 5, 2016
Heavy rains. Wonderfully mild air – the whole earth opening up –
One flash of lightning – thunder – a fine primitive sound -
The creek swollen with rumbling ochre water. Robins. The area around the studio flooded. The first real impact of spring. The old agony returns (If it should fail to come I would be dead).
A.M. - M.A. & Ellen in studio looking at pictures
Play Vaughn-Williams 5th Symphony – a truly noble creation.
Early P.M. play “Swing Low” & “Steal Away” with door open.
Later – B & I to city line shopping –
Sun comes out – warm, the earth reeking with odors, Robins scolding and calling.
Mourning Dove calls from the pines.
Charles E. Burchfield - April 5, 1947