Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

A2000.001.017.111

[inscription reads] " Here the stream shallows and I see there is no dam. I can not explain the fullness above, usually so “emaciated,” if I may use the word in this sense, at this season. / Sulphur water at once works harm. The water is a sickly rust color. There is nothing to indicate health. The water remains shallow for quite a distance and the shores are pebbled with yellow stones. / How different is the scene to the north. The water deep and green, the shores over grown with luxuriant grasses, "