Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Flaming Orange Northern Sky at Sunset/V-4, July, 16, 1915; watercolor and grahite on paper, 11 x 17 inches; Burchfield Penney Art Center, Charles E. Burchfield Foundation Archives, Gift of the Charles E. Burchfield Foundation, 2006
A cool misty moist breezy morning… The day was a development into a windy sunset – first a cold north wind; ragged clouds; presently the clouds solidify into dapples, and gradually white appears – the western sky grows bright and blue appears – at length the sun comes out full and strong – trees whitened by wind – cold sparkling sunset...
Charles E. Burchfield, May 26, 1915