Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), The Fragrance of Spring (Bee Hepaticas), c. 1962; watercolor, charcoal, and chalk on Bee watercolor paper mounted on board, 38 x 29 inches; The Spiro Family Collection, courtesy of Debra Force Fine Art, New York
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, May 24, 1940
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Unable to sleep all night – such nervousness over my work is discouraging. The whole earth is soggy, - and a thousand odors fill the air with agonizing fragrance – Overnight the leaves seem to have extended to full summer growth, and the plants are shooting up with tropic-like lushness – the feeling is one of gayety and exuberance – P.M. to Buffalo to bank and some shopping –
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, May 24, 1940