Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Starlit Woods, February 25, 1917-1964; Watercolor over charcoal on five joined sheets of white wove paper, 33 x 22 inches; Detroit Institute of Arts
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, October 19, 1917
Thursday, Oct 19, 2023
A dream – There was a heavy frost which plastered the dead plants and houses it had been grey and lowery all morning however; towards noon the sun commenced to show; the horizon sky grew intense white; I rushed to secure materials to paint.
In the dark morning before light, I awoke to hear the violent wind and rain –
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, October 19, 1917