Untitled (Journal Page) pg. 112

Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

Untitled (Journal Page) pg. 112

July 25, 1914 - Aug. 2, 1914.

graphite on lined paper

5-3/4 x 3-11/16 inches

Gifted to the Burchfield Penney Art Center by the Charles E. Burchfield Foundation in 2000.

A2000.001.017.112

[inscription reads] " pondlilies, wild onion & feathery willows. / The surface is glassy & mirrors the sky well. Now and then suckers leap half out of the water – what an evidence of spontaneous joy in life this is – and momentarily ruffles the water with rings. / I saw no suckers in the sulphured portion. / The same effect comes in our thoughts when sulphur streams flow in. Marcus Aurelius has it: “The happiness of your life depends upon quality of your thoughts; there- "

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Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), "Journal 17" [Journal 17], July 25, 1914 - Aug. 2, 1914.; commercially-made lined paper notebook, 5-3/4 x 3-11/16 inches; Burchfield Penney Art Center courtesy of the Charles E. Burchfield Foundation, 2000.