Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Back Yard in November, 1947; watercolor on paper, 26 1/2 x 40 1/4 inches; Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, November 22, 1947
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014
P.M. painting all afternoon of the "view" looking towards Cottrell's. Binkowski's framed in by our willow tree – It was a fine afternoon combining bright sunshine, clouds and finally rain, with a strong S.W. wind. Eventually it settled down to cloudiness, and it suited the mood of the picture best.
Evening – tired and eyes aching, but we played rummy and listened to radio. Toscanini and Respighi’s orchestration of the Bach Passacaglia in C minor.
Charles E. Burchfield, November 22, 1947