Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), The White Tower (also known as Buildings and Street Scene), c. 1940-42; watercolor on paper mounted on board, 30 x 22 ½ inches; Burchfield Penney Art Center, Gift of Peter C. Andrews in memory of Joan K. Andrews, 2017
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, August 3, 1959
Thursday, Aug 3, 2023
We both felt restless after the week-ends business so we went to Buffalo to see the Nun’s Story again. As fine and beautiful as the first viewing –
As we came out from the theatre, the brilliant daylight blinded us – the Electric Bldg. looked especially beautiful – its architecture is timeless; it will be considered beautiful when modernistic architecture will look hopelessly dated –
At Huron and Washington, on our way to the Mohawk Ramp, we turned and looked westward. I was amazed at the incredible beauty of the scene, these commonplace buildings and electric sign supports (the Genesee Bldg) seemed translated into fabulous objects – Am I about to do more city-scapes! And in a totally new manner? The world is new to me again – as if just created How can I thank God for this renewal of spirit?
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, August 3, 1959