August 15, 1914
graphite pencil on commercially-made lined paper
5 13/16 x 3 11/16 inches
Burchfield Penney Art Center courtesy of the Charles E. Burchfield Foundation, 2000
P.M. To Bentley’s woods in search of Elderberries.(HT)The charm of this season - and day in particular is to be found I think in the union of the two complimentaries blue and orange.An artist finds his happiest combination in a play a play of complementaries colors. They are direct contrasts yet do not jar; they awaken the beholder, but do not disturb him.The blue is the sky overhead - a deep resounding color. In seeking the yellow we naturally pick out the