Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Road and Sky, 1917; Watercolor, ink, and gouache on paper, 17 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches; The Phillips Collection, 1930
Charles Burchfield, Journals, October 23, 1954
Sunday, Oct 23, 2022
Spent the day readying up the studio and getting some pictures ready to show the Murry’s (of Orchard Park) – who had called up last night,
Evening – visit of the Murry’s – They were enthusiastic, and they finally settled on “Country Road in Spring” and “Midmorning in August” – However, when I told them the prices, it was evident that they were shocked, altho they never “let on” – they left saying them could not decide between the two, and that they would let me know”