Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Little Beaver (Middle Fork), March 11, 1917; watercolor on paper, 21 1/2 x 18 inches; Private collection; Image from of the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, July 18, 1946
Sunday, Jul 18, 2021
A devastating languor and listlessness has me in its’ grippe [sic] – I feel helpless – without energy, and with no ideas.
A.M. Preliminary mounting on Dutchman’s Creek picture, mounted the picture itself in its place. Demounted the Appalachian High Way and mounted it in place. Cut wood for the enlargement of the Hemlock Woods (1946)
B & I have lunch on the seat by the studio – pleasant.
She fixed two of her drinks (which we call Big Berthas to tease her) consisting of a shot of whiskey, orange juice, and ginger ale with ice, very good –
Pork and Beans for supper – Art and Evie to Crystal Beach but home at 6:45 for supper.
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, July 18, 1946