Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Forest Fire, 1917; watercolor on paper, 16 x 14 inches; Image courtesy of the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Sept 25, 1916 –
As the sun goes down a dense blue haze comes over the earth – a chill in the air –
What a startling thing a bon-fire
It flares up, plants, trees, & parts of buildings pop forth from the black ghostly white silhouettes & suddenly all is gone!
A rare combination in the fields is brill yellow, sour bronze yellow green & pale lavender –