Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Tree with Fallen Leaves, 1922; watercolor on paper, 30 x 26 inches; Image courtesy of the Burchfield Penney Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, Vol. 27A, November 26, 1915
Wednesday, Aug 7, 2013
On a walk the other day I came across a huge disc-like thistle plant. It struck me that solitary plants or trees etc, were as much natural phenomena as a storm on a sunset + worth making pilgrimages to see. I was delighted when I took F – to see it, he remarked that it was worth coming all the distance.
I know a chestnut tree which with its peculiar twisting bark, is like a bit of music.
Charles E. Burchfield, November 26, 1915