Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Cardinal Flowers, 1946; watercolor on paper, 27 x 35 1/2 inches; Private Collection, Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Last night I dreamt of spring flowers. I was coming in a strange avenue; & although I had other business for someone else, I loitered at the sight of small vivid blue flowers growing in the wet turf.
Charles E. Burchfield, March 20, 1917