Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Spider Web Tree, 1962-64; watercolor and black and white Conté crayon on joined paper, 58 x 48 inches; Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, June 7-10, 1914
Tuesday, Jun 9, 2015
Unusually hot sultry June days of clear blue skies. The heat of night worst just at first light. It seems I have never noticed how beautiful nature is at present. Oriole’s song heard every-where Monday morning. Roses abound. Cherries and strawberries are ripe - beginning of the Harvest Season. Robins heard at first light this morning - somehow it seems to make the air cooler...
While on way to work at noon come upon sparrow cautiously attacking huge spider. I unwittingly scare him up. I put my foot out at spider. He rears up and is going to give battle. Out of respect for his courage, I leave him unharmed.
When come out of work natures aspect is changed. The air & sky are fresh looking as after a storm tho the heat is unabated.
Charles E. Burchfield, June 7-10, 1914