Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Gateway to September, 1945-1956; watercolor on joined paper, 42 1/2 x 56 inches; Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Gift of the Benwood Foundation.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, June 19, 1958
Tuesday, Jun 19, 2018
Out in the yard for a short walk, the first time out since May 21- still the lush rapture of June, no hint of summer yet- My heart was full of gratitude to God for this moment-
Father’s Day brought wonderful expression of appreciation from both the children and grandchildren- I wish I had the energy to copy them all into this journal- I feel as though I were completely surrounded by love. (Mart told us that one day as she and Dave were getting into the car, after a visit that Dave said “Grandpa is so sick, and still he’s so nice to us-“)
A letter from John this morning that the two pictures for Valpo had arrived safely- he was especially enthusiastic about the “Gateway to September” (the other is “North Woods Mood”)
A letter yesterday from Roberts, asking me to serve as artist in residence at the Academy of Rome for next year. I would be unable to go even if I wanted to.
Charles E. Burchfield, June 19, 1958