Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), The Dark Ravine, 1946; watercolor, white chalk, and summary charcoal underdrawing on white wove paper, 40 x 34 inches; Karen and Kevin Kennedy Collection
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals October 22, 1949
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019
P.M. – B & I to Chestnut Ridge Park – A chilly day with strong S.W. wind. To the western part – park and for walk up the big ravine. Fallen leaves covered the floor of the stream-bed. Then to extreme S.W. part of the park – park by road & eat our lunch. A view to the south over wooded hills & fields – Beautiful cloud & sunlight effects. Then to east part of park where the biggest trees are.
On the way home we took a drive east west on Elmhurst Drive – many new and attractive houses. Then east on Armor Duells Corners Road, & north to Websters Corners road & thence to Union.
Charles E. Burchfield, October 22, 1949