Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Cherry Blossom Snow, 1917-45; watercolor, gouache and pencil on joined paper laid down on board, 39 3/4 x 56 inches; Private Collection, Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, April 28, 1945
Monday, Apr 28, 2014
All day on “Cherry Blossom Snow” - Painting on Cherry Tree. The results at the end of the day were good. What a pleasure it is working on this huge scale (40x56) I feel free and unhampered ; it is as if I could better let the forces of nature control my brush – I sometimes wonder if after all I should have a huge wall to decorate; in order to let myself go completely...
Charles E. Burchfield, April 29, 1945