Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Sundogs, started 1962; watercolor and conté crayon on paper, 49 3/4 X 57 3/4 inches; Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, November 17 - 27, 1914
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2020
Home by rail on account of eyes.
A cold snow-flurry morning. Sun-shining thru cloud-holes in great powerful shafts. During my stay here the weather is a continuation of the wonderful fall. But there was one day when it was rumored that the thermometer stood at ten above. On Nov. 18, I saw what I learned afterwards to be known as sun-dogs. They are said to occur only at great intervals of time.
For several days I was forced to wear amber glasses. I amused myself often by looking over them at the landscape which by contrast was bright blue.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, November 17 - 27, 1914