Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

uring brings a clear sky end firm air. August 4, 1914 A sturdy brisk day - deep blue sky & bright sunlight. The year is but one big day - and this is the midafternoon. The evening is in sight & calmness begins. As evening is restful and inspiring so is this season.The sunlight has a yellowness which is a wonder to me. The peculiar chirping of a sparrow brings me to window. Donot see sparrows but see humming bird alight. What a wonderfully small & dainty creature. As it perches, its whole body seems