Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Untitled doodle inscribed for James Goodman, ca. 1960; pencil on paper, 6 3/4 x 4 5/8 inches; Burchfield Penney Art Center, Donated in celebration of the life and legacy of James N. Goodman of James Goodman Gallery, Gift of Mrs. Goodman and Trustees of the Goodman Estate, 2020
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, October 10, 1959
Sunday, Oct 10, 2021
B & I to Park Lane for brunch (very good, shrimp with cheese sauce). Then upstairs to see exhibition assembled by the Goodman’s (who intend sometime to open a gallery)- John had lent my “July Wind Rustling” and a drawing “Willow Branch & Church”
Mrs. Goodman there and a friend – Later Mr. Goodman came in - a charming couple – They had assembled a good show (they labelled us all “imagists”!) They were in protest against the Albright’s slant toward non-objective art (controlled by Seymour Knox, Jr.) – we invited them to come to the studio soon.
Evening Art calls – he is being promoted, and has to go to California (San Jose) for two months to learn how to run a big “electric brain” – He hopes to be able to take Vi & the children along. They were all excited about it and we are happy for them –
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals,October 10, 1959