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 24, 1916
Monday, Jun 24, 2019
As a brewing storm loomed low in the west robins sang to the sultry noon as if it were hepatica time.
I saw a wonderful fan shaped storm sweep up this afternoon; the black rhythms with white rifts writhed overhead with swift changing motions — an awesome sight.
Charles E. Burchfield, June 24, 1916