Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Fantasy of Heat, 1952-58; watercolor on paper, 40 x 30 inches; Private Collection, Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, August 22, 1939
Sunday, Aug 22, 2021
To movie – Sally, Arthur & I to see “the Wizard of Oz” – the others to see “Stanley & Swingstone” –
The “Wizard of Oz” was good, and delightful in spots, but it seemed to just fall short of greatness, nor could it be compared to Disney’s “Snow-White” [sic] – the camera, when it comes to inventive fantasy, can never compete with the artist.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, August 22, 1939