Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Scattering Rain (Rain Drops), July 13, 1916; watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper, 18 x 13 1/2 inches; Private collection; Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, Vol. 29a, November 5, 1916
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014
Nov 5, 1916
A rainy day – a light comes down from the grey violet sky lighting up the tops of branches which are fringed with sparkling white raindrops – As these fall they make white streaks – the rain however in fine slanting streaks is [light] grey violet – The sky is lighter at horizon, + trees flat [dark] against sky –
Charles E. Burchfield, Vol. 29a, November 5, 1916, pgs 123 - 124