Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Sunburst in October, 1960-63; Watercolor, charcoal and white chalk on joined paper mounted on board, 50 x 60 inches; Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, November 9, 1963
Friday, Nov 10, 2017
Still rain & cold –In studio, studio, studio various pictures especially the Sunburst, which needs enlarging and redesigning – also studied the 1940 “December Storm.” The brilliant yellow maple sapling in front of the Poplars – Playing new records received the other day the last four nights – The new version of Beethoven’s fifth cond. by Bernstein – a beautiful performance with excellent sound – “Wonderland of Opus,” cond. by Kostelanetz – of which the “I heard as in a dream” from Bizet’s Pearl Fishers, is my favorite – haunting music – “Love in Bath” suite arranged by Beethoven
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, November 9, 1963