Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Sunrise and Rain, 1916; watercolor, 13.5 x 19.25 inches; Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Awakened by a mighty white cloudburst that streaked the morning trees – following by bright sunlight, leaf-clatterings, oriole songs, robin warbles, wrens –
Windy midday – dimmed sun –
Violent storm at sunset time – Afterwards sun comes forth – a wonderful sight – burns yellow thru falling rain – rainbow in east – Sky turns brick-red –
Starry night –
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, June 13, 1915