Alan M. Pensler letter from Charles Burchfield, 1966 Aug. 3
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 1 Item
Summary: One letter (6 pages) from Charles Burchfield to Alan M. Pensler. Burchfield describes how he happened to paint "The Shed," explaining: "I often say that I do not choose my subjects for my pictures, that they choose me ..."
Biographical/Historical Note
Charles Burchfield (1893-1967) was a watercolorist and painter in West Seneca, N.Y.
Provenance
Donated 2011 by Alan M. Pensler whose family owned the painting "The Shed."
How to Use This Collection
Alternative Forms Available
Item has been digitized and is available on the Archives of American Art's website.
Restrictions on Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center.
How to Cite This Collection
Alan M. Pensler letter from Charles Burchfield, 1966 Aug. 3. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.