Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Dreaming of Christmas, 1947; Watercolor on paper, 20 x 16 1/4 inches; Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Working hard at a doll-house for the children – I have not had such pure joy for a long time.
How good lit is to enjoy the proper pursuits at the proper age. How often do we hear of people longing to be a child at Christmas (and I too) but at thirty-seven it is the greatest and most fitting pleasure for me to provide Christmas joy for my youngsters.
Charles E. Burchfield, December 22-25, 1930