Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Starlit Woods, February 25, 1917 (revised 1945, 1947), watercolor over charcoal on five joined sheets of white wove paper, 33 ½ x 22 ½ inches, Detroit Institute of Arts, 2010.171
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, February 24-28, 1947
Saturday, Feb 26, 2022
High wind and drifting snow with heavy overcast skies all week—
Worked on “Star in the Woods” bringing it somewhat to a finish in two days. Since it was to express dreams of & longing for spring, I felt I should do it in the midst of a blizzard and not wait for actual spring.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, February 24-28, 1947