Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

A2000.001.017.030

[inscription reads] " Leaving stone, I ascend lane to Locust Grove and after some hesitation lie flat on my back under gigantic elm & find that at last I am absolutely alone. / True there are various sights and sounds, but they are in harmony with nature and are heard only as pauses come in my thoughts. Chewinks sings twice. Overhead the wind stirs the topmost branches of the lacy elm. My ear close to the ground doubtless in the pasture separating Bentley’s & Farqhuar’s. It is a remote "