Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

Jan -17, 1922 –; The first “Spring Day” – Midmorning - the houses & buildings have a rich warm look, and face the south with an expectant look – the roadway is soon full of slush –; Noon – the brilliant red trees against the brilliant blue sky of the Sap-day North – the sparkling highlights from the sun on automobiles – the rich dense blue shadows on the North face of buildings – children playing even the commonplace restaurant where I ate seemed to have an excitement of spring in it – three girls gossiping about trivial things – The water runs in the gutters like silver fire – It is Vorfrühling!; ; ; ; Jan 22, 1922 –; All night the wind howled thru the skylight –; 11:00 a.m. walk after breakfast to Jersey Street towards the lake – a terrific wind – loose scattered masses of flying clouds – southeast sunlight – What great physical joy to feel this cold winter day streaming thru us, the wind sifting powdered snow in our faces.