Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Corn Shocks in October Sunshine, 1954-59; watercolor on paper, 30 x 40 inches; Private Collection, Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, October 31, 1914
Saturday, Oct 31, 2020
Yesterday & today have been fine October days — fit endinqs for such a wonderful month. There was more wind yesterday, less today. Yesterday there were clouds - today none - a deep blue sky. Most trees are almost bare; some yet are green - poplars, Japanese poplars, great willows and some others. Of late there have been leaf bonfires in Wade Park which saturate the whole woods with blue smoke, the scent of which swims the head….
This evening to Kokoon Klub Halloween celebration on Kaiser’s invitation. A small exhibition of work by members – Singing and refreshments –
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, October 31, 1914