Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), The Storm, 1916; watercolor and pencil on paper, 12 x 9 inches; Image courtesy of the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, June 24, 1916
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021
As a brewing storm loomed low in the west robins sang to the sultry noon as if it were hypatica 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, Journals, June 24, 1916