Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), October Sunlight, 1950; watercolor and gouache with pencil on paper, 15 x 19 inches; Collection of the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College
Charles Burchfield, Journals, October 19, 1914
Monday, Oct 19, 2020
A brisk sunny cool morning following a short season of rain.
Last night to Roessler’s. Travis, Joe & I walk over. Mr. R. on wet & dry. Argues wet from business standpoint. Claims bible not inspired. Cards. Lunch. Home. Austin, J. Black, Travis, Joe. Discuss plans for a hike some day this week.
In bed by 1:30. I watch a star low in the east. Sparkles with red, green & blue lights. Wonderfully. As I watch it, I entertain thoughts of “art for art’s sake.” It is clearly fixed my mind what I shall do.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, October 19, 1914