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
My little every day world is transformed. A while ago I sighed for new and strange scenes to conquer. Now the prospect of painting the most familiar tree or creek-bank is exciting.
Charles Burchfield, March 13, 1933