Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), White Birch (a.k.a. White Pine and Birch, Birch Tree and Houses), 1937; watercolor on paper, 20 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches; Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, April 7, 1938
Monday, Apr 7, 2014
Reflecting on the impermanence of my art, I envied that of the composers, or writers, whose art never can deteriorate but is always good as long as the human race servives on the impermanence of my art.
Charles E. Burchfield, Vol. 40, April 7, 1938