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Book Synopsis: Mystical and everyday reveries from the visionary American modernist In the early years of the 20th century, Charles Burchfield painted mystic and visionary landscapes, and with some of his contemporaries, including Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe and Grant Wood, can be seen to have built the foundations of a particularly North American sensibility that critic Dave Hickey said "continues to evoke an unrepentant, gnostic vision of this vast, rolling, abandoned continent―America without Europe―America without Americans―a massive, alluring kingdom."
For nearly his entire life, Burchfield also kept a journal. Over 54 years, he filled nearly 10,000 pages. To call this journal epic would be an understatement. A masterpiece whose bulk has remained unread, it is a handwritten tome that combines elements of the American nature journal with a dash of 19th-century spiritual autobiography. It is a record of a man who spent much of his life looking at and considering the sky.
In this comparatively small selection pulled from the original 62 volumes, we find Burchfield writing about sitting in the grass with his wife to nap and watch the sunset. He writes about the elation he feels at seeing the first flowers in the spring. He writes about the rain, wind and sun. There's the resentment of having a job; the depression that sneaks in as he gets older; sometimes, too, he writes about the state of human progress; and occasionally, thoughts about God. It is the tender record of a life devoted to the essences of earthly beauty.
Best known for his romantic, often fantastic depictions of nature, watercolorist Charles Burchfield (1893–1967) developed a unique style of watercolor painting that reflected distinctly American subjects and his profound respect for nature.
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Immerse yourself in the mystical and enchanting world of Charles Burchfield with "The Sphinx and the Milky Way: Selections from the Journals of Charles Burchfield" book. This captivating collection of journal entries from the visionary American modernist will transport you to a North American landscape like no other. Burchfield, alongside influential artists such as Edward Hopper and Georgia O'Keeffe, shaped the foundations of a uniquely North American sensibility. Dive into his musings and experience an unrepentant, gnostic vision of a vast and abandoned continent, America without Europe, America without Americans. Discover this captivating masterpiece today!
Within the pages of this book, you will find the epic journal of Charles Burchfield himself. Over 54 years, he penned nearly 10,000 pages, forming a record that combines the essence of the American nature journal with a touch of 19th-century spiritual autobiography. Delve into the mind of a man who dedicated his life to observing and contemplating the vast skies above. Extracted from the original 62 volumes, this curated selection offers insight into Burchfield's world. From napping in the grass with his wife while witnessing breathtaking sunsets to the sheer elation at the arrival of spring flowers, his words will transport you to a realm of earthly beauty.
Step into the world of Charles Burchfield, the renowned watercolorist celebrated for his romantic and fantastical portrayals of nature. His unique style, rooted in a deep reverence for the natural world, captured the essence of distinctly American subjects. "The Sphinx and the Milky Way" encapsulates Burchfield's respect for nature, allowing you to immerse yourself in his profound artistic journey. Don't miss the opportunity to own this extraordinary book that will invite you to see the world through the eyes of a true visionary. Add "The Sphinx and the Milky Way" to your collection now!
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