Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

A2000.001.017.010

[inscription reads] " but the katydid’s song is an undeniable reminder that the decline has made headway. The sun seems more remote. – without doubt his rays come more slantingly at noon. Nature in town beginning to take on a scrawnlike appearance, this being noticeable more in lowly herbs. / Wren sings at noon. / Afternoon calm & peaceful. A few whisps (sic) of clouds appear Sunset the “yellow light” kind. What a miracle that yellow light is coming as it does, well after the sun has dropped below the rim of the "