Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), The Sun Through the Trees, June 30, 1917; watercolor and opaque watercolor on paper, 22 x 18 inches; The Cleveland Museum of Art, Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, August 29, 1916
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023
This morning, as I walked to work I saw a phosphorous like glow in the grass surrounding the shadow of my head. At evening, the hazy sun turned the telegraph wires in front of some black trees to gold.
I find I am looking at myself too often. At all is too much.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, August 29, 1916