Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Storm at Sunset, 1959; watercolor, 33 x 55; Image courtesy of the Burchfield Penney Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, June 22, 1914
Saturday, Jun 22, 2013
The longest day of the year. From now on will begin to decline.
Thunderstorms rage all night.
Last night we watch lightning. Wonderfully beautiful. Displays itself in snakes, fan shaped sprays, and glowing balls. It seems to spatter all over the clouds.
Charles E. Burchfield, June 22, 1914