Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Night Scene, 1935; Transparent and opaque watercolor, pastel, and charcoal on paper, 16 7/8 × 26 7/8 inches; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Gift of Charles Simon
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, Vol. 27A, November 20, 1915
Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013
The last week was Indian Summer. I have lost something. It is not in me to dream or idle anymore and my greatest profits have always been reaped in dreaming + idleness. Think of having to learn to do either! Yet that is the task that confronts me.
I saw trees today it seems for the first time in my life. I will always have courage if I feel the same about all things. I like to meet a friend + feel that before I never really knew him + now had just discovered him.
Charles E. Burchfield, November 20, 1915