Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Return of the Bluebirds, 1917-58; watercolor and graphite on five sheets of paper adhered to paperboard, 33 x 45 inches (83.8 x 114/3 cm); The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Museum purchase funded by Miss Ima Hogg, 68.45
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, April 4, 1955
Tuesday, Apr 4, 2023
A.M. – Drawings from memory of some of the early 1919 water-colors – at Jack Baur’s request –
To express office to get two boxes from Rehn’s – One containing the small transcription of “Song of the Spring Peepers” which I had returned for Schenck’s inspection –
Late P.M. – To gallery for art committee meeting (Before the meeting, packed up the “Return of the Bluebirds) and gave the small picture to S –) –Announcement of the New Director – Gordon MacIntosh Smith (From Currier Gallery Manchester Vt) to come here on Sept. 15 –
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, April 4, 1955