Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Sultry Moon, 1959; watercolor on paper, 33 x 40 inches; Private Collection
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, June 16, 1964
Thursday, Jun 19, 2014
I feel more and more unhappy that I am failing to paint the fresh late Spring season. The magic time of Summer Solstice is fast approaching—I must somehow do something of this great moment when the sun and earth meet in their greatest intimacy—a truly mystical event.
Charles Burchfield, June 16, 1964