Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Marshy Meadows, June 30, 1916; watercolor over graphite sketch with gauche on paper, 13 7/8 x 19 7/8 inches; Burchfield Penney Art Center, Gift of Tony Sisti, 1979
A clear spring day – Vivid sunrise – sunspoked mists – Midmorning expression of season – vivid yellow green lawns – first dandelions out; trees howling orange & white-studded with sparkling white birds up against the grey blue sky – cherry trees commencing to bloom – apple trees studded with YG leaf clusters – Flickers calling bluebirds redbirds –
Sky turns violet at noon – sunlit houses – blue hazy afternoon yellow sunset – Design –
Moth emerging in bud studded tree by moonlight – Rainy night in a forest, subdued moonlight.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, April 29, 1916