Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Church Bells Ringing, Rainy Winter Night, 1917; watercolor and gouache over graphite, 30 3/8 x 19 5/8 inches; Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Louise M. Dunn in memory of Henry G. Keller 1949.544
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, December 5, 1917
Saturday, Dec 5, 2020
I wandered between the Baptist & Presbyterian Church waiting to hear the bells ring — I ran back to one too late — the other I arrived at in time to hear the last ponderous beats — the whole tower seemed to vibrate with a dull roar afterwards, dying slowly & with a growl —
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, December 5, 1917