Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Winter Sun and Backyards, 1947; watercolor and charcoal on paper mounted on board, 26 ½ x 34¾ inches (Frame: 37 1/4 x 44 11/16 inches); Collection of the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Gift of Dr. Meyer H. and Ann S. Riwchun, 2000
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, December 16, 1919
Thursday, Dec 16, 2021
The far away pale December sun is barely visible at noon. There is a cold quietness; light comes mainly from the ground – the trees, so harshly outlined in mornings bitter cold light are now softened – at midafternoon, snow commences to fall – at dusk the air is full of leisurely dropping flakes.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, December 16, 1919