Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Spring Thunderstorm aka Spring Shower, 1955; Watercolor and charcoal on joined paper, 29 7/8 in. x 40 1/8 inches; Akron Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Mary S. Huhn, Mrs. Dorothy S. Steinberg, and Mr. John F. Seiberling, Jr. in memory of their father, Mr. J. Frederick Seiberling 1964.11
Charles Burchfield, Journals, April 7, 1938
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016
Reflecting on the impermanence of my art, I envied that of the composers, or writers, whose art never can deteriorate but is always good as long as the human race survives on the impermanence of my art.
Charles E. Burchfield, April 7, 1938