Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Poplars at Sunset, 1916; watercolor on paper, 14 x 20 inches; Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
A vivid clear day sunlight white & blinding shadows are very sharp & dark blue black; dandelions hurt the eyes –
Shadows group into flat masses as: (sketch)
Bare trees Blk V against north, fruit trees white against them
Poplar leaves vivid OY against sky, sparkle with white shimmer –
Evening sun is white surrounded by golden yellow – Sky is a rich, against it fresh green trees – yellow & green, fruit trees in full bloom – rich O sun – to east brick red objects – afterwards a rainbow horizon sky –