Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), The August North, 1917; Watercolor, gouache, charcoal and pencil on paper, 24 x 18-1/8 inches; Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
It seems I cannot bear to leave my work alone any longer —
In my day-dreaming I see all kinds of strange lands & hear strange music. This season is new to me again — The cricket chorus is strong —
Charles E. Burchfield, August 3, 1916