Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Springtime in the Pool (also known as Sun Reflected in Pool), 1922; watercolor and gouache on paper, 21 1/8 x 18 5/8 inches (53.7 x 47.3 cm.); Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, Gift of Mrs. Charles H. Babcock, 45.68
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, January 6, 1914
Friday, Jan 6, 2023
Two Thaw-days - yesterday a clear day with intense, warm sunshine - rivulets of melted snow streaking over the ice, casting upwards a million miniature suns. The haze steam at the disappearing snow softened the air - sunset was wonderful, a whispy creation with no intense colors; soft blendings of orange & grey. An early spring chill in the air; it is odd how now, as the sun is returning, we begin to suspect spring.
Today a soft rainy day. To Cleveland by rail with Miss Ames. It is good to find someone advanced in years who has never grown old. Miss Ames is certainly charming, and I might guess her age to be anywhere from twenty to thirty, though most others really of this age are much older.
The peculiar milk-haze blued the distances.
The soggy earth & rivers of water brought up spring yearnings. As I looked out over the irresistible swamps I somehow felt that that was my place. I saw two men tramping across a field and envied them.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, January 6, 1914