Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Nasturtiums and Barn (also known as Petunias at Twilight), 1917; watercolor on paper, 21 3/4 x 17 1/2 inches; Ex Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Jameson, Image courtesy of the Charles E. Burchfield Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, Vol. 14, August 12, 1913
Thursday, Jul 18, 2013
Roofs and sidewalks quickly became wet and reflected what light there was; the grass bristled with water-drops as after a heavy dew; and nasturtiums fairly shone with sparkling drops of dew—I wonder often why anyone ever compared them to diamonds, when the latter fall so short of them in beauty and brilliancy?
Charles E. Burchfield, August 12, 1913