Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Sketch for The Four Seasons, ca. 1949-60; Conté crayon on paper, 11 x 8 ½ inches; Burchfield Penney Art Center, Charles E. Burchfield Foundation Archives, Gift of the Charles E. Burchfield Foundation, 2006
All day on the “Three Seasons” pictures — Once I almost gave it up as a too fantastic an idea — but persisted and as the day went on, the work grew easier.
M & A over after supper —
Then B & I to studio to look at the picture — B thinks it is beautiful & successful. I am so exhausted mentally & physically I cannot judge.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, May 4, 1951