Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), Sundogs, started 1962; watercolor and conté crayon on paper, 49 3/4 X 57 3/4 inches; Image from the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, December 18, 1914
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018
Arising sleepy, the approach of the sun awakened me with its beauty. A long streak of light as on the evening I saw Sundogs, went up into the frozen air. As I watched and sketched I realized that this was as much a part of me as eating or sleeping. It was mine! The walk thru the park - I remembered for the peculiar bluish smoke-haze over the trees in the watery freshness of the air.
Charles E. Burchfield, December 18, 1914