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 27, 1915
Monday, Apr 27, 2020
Up at 6:00 – Air warm & heavy – trees full of white bloom – cherry petals falling – chippy sings continually
At 8:00 Thunder commences to boom in the blackening west – whitish YG trees startle against the sky – Pleasing sound of thunder – storm goes north tho (sic) short hard fall of rain hear as the last – thunder is heard thru (sic) the brilliant trees is heard the rollicking song of a yellow bird – Trees & grass so bright they are blinding. The rest of the day is hot – The trees are almost out in full – strange feeling of shade again – yellow sun glowing thru (sic) YG trees –
Evening to La Nuit Futuriste – a wonderful affair of color & wierdness (sic) Strange costumes – colored lights make a festive spirit without an effort on the part of the participants & Home at moon set –
Charles E. Burchfield, Apr 27, 1915 –