Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

Burchfield, Charles E. “June Night,” text for Charles Burchfield: Recent Paintings, Upton Hall Gallery, State University College at Buffalo, New York, April 24 – May 19, 1963. Transcription:

JUNE NIGHT / “A purely imaginary conception. A luna moth alighting on a flower of the tulip tree. Through the jagged opening formed by the leaves of the tree can be seen a glowing half-moon. The mystery of a June night in the woods.”