Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), December Storm, 1941-1960; watercolor on joined paper mounted on board, 40 1/2 x 56 inches (Frame: 48 x 63 5/8 inches); Burchfield Penney Art Center, Gift of Peter C. Andrews and Joan K. Andrews, 1966
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, November 9, 1963
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022
Still rain & cold –In studio, studio, studio various pictures especially the Sunburst, which needs enlarging and redesigning – also studied the 1940 “December Storm.” The brilliant yellow maple sapling in front of the Poplars – Playing new records received the other day the last four nights – The new version of Beethoven’s fifth cond. by Bernstein – a beautiful performance with excellent sound – “Wonderland of Opus,” cond. by Kostelanetz – of which the “I heard as in a dream” from Bizet’s Pearl Fishers, is my favorite – haunting music – “Love in Bath” suite arranged by Beethoven"
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, November 9, 1963