Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Sketch for The Death of Boris, December, 1930; graphite on paper; Image courtesy of the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives.
Lumbago came upon me suddenly this morning, like the blow of a club – the exuberance of yesterday is replaced by pessimism and a feeling of futility – But out of it comes an old forgotten idea – the death of Boris-
Charles E. Burchfield, December 9, 1930