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      • #1 The Edge of Town by Charles Burchfield
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Charles E. Burchfield
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Salem    August 17, 1916
"A wonderful phenomenon at dawn – a huge flock of blackbirds had settled in the trees below here and filled the air with constant calls -  finally those in the first tree flew up -  a hundred twinkling spots against the rainbow sky."
 ~ Charles E. Burchfield

From Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, Vol. 27A



ESSAY: A Perspective on the Phases of Charles Burchfield’s Creativity / By Sara Baer
 Beginning as a teenager and continuing until his death in 1967 Charles Burchfield kept journals which illustrate his thoughts, experiences, and growth as an artist. They have been compiled for you to read at the website of Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo State.
Read Charles E. Burchfield in his own words (JOURNAL ENTRIES)
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  • Home
  • BURCHFIELD'S SALEM
    • DISCOVER BURCHFIELD'S SALEM >
      • BURCHFIELD'S FOOTSTEPS WALKING TOUR
      • #1 The Edge of Town by Charles Burchfield
      • #4 THE INTERURBAN LINE
      • #6 February Thaw by Charles Burchfield
      • #7 Main Street Salem - Winter Day by Charles Burchfield
      • #9 Three Days of Rain by Charles Burchfield
      • #10 Back Alley #2 by Charles Burchfield
      • #11 Church Bells Ringing Rainy Winter Night by Charles Burchfield
      • #13 The Three Trees by Charles Burchfield
  • The Artist & Homestead
    • The Artist
    • The Homestead >
      • Donate
    • The Eyes of Houses
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • Annual Holiday Tree Event
    • Newsletters
    • HOMESTEAD ADDED TO THE OHIO Literary Trail
    • SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • THE GARDEN