Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Untitled (Carlisle House), Undated; pencil and colored pencil on paper, 14 1/8 x 19 1/2 inches; Charles E. Burchfield Foundation Archives, Gift of the Charles E. Burchfield Foundation, 2006
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, August 30, 1958
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2022
Working the last few afternoons on the 1917 Carlisle’s House picture- It is greatly improved with the diminution of fussy contrived conventions, and the addition of a telephone pole at the left.
The other night, when I had to sit up and cough at 3:00 am- I decided to play music for solace. I played the Cimarosa Concerto for two flutes- which is about the gayest music I ever heard. An angel recording, it represents perfect in all departments- Beautiful music, flawless playing, absence of surface noise, and naturalness of sound- a delight.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, August 30, 1958