Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)Untitled (Journal Pg 34)
January 21, 1915 - January 26, 1915
graphite on lined paper
5 7/8 x 3 7/8 inches
Burchfield Penney Art Center courtesy of the Charles E. Burchfield Foundation, 2000
[inscription reads] " marred the record by my attempt to create something to yearn for. Except towards the last where I recorded only the beauties I saw. This morning I saw the morning star. / January 26, 1914 / The last few days a source of poetic pleasure to me - A night or so ago - heavy snow; solid; sugary; deep. / Yesterday thru (sic) Park - Choppily cut snow - blue shadows; sun a yellow glow in a wierd (sic) green sky. / Today, sunrise; pebbled sky; sun at first appearance sparkling gold "