Charles E. Burchfield (American, 1893–1967), Decorative Landscape, Hot Morning Sunlight, 1916. Watercolor with graphite on paper. 13 7/8 x 19 7/8 in. Munson Museum of Art, Edward W. Root Bequest, 57.94. © The Charles E. Burchfield Foundation
Charles E. Burchfield (American, 1893–1967), Poplar Walk (Three Poplars, Hot Sunlight; Row of Poplars), 1916. Watercolor on paper. 19 7/8 x 13 15/16 in. Munson Museum of Art, Edward W. Root Bequest, 57.103. © The Charles E. Burchfield Foundation
Charles E. Burchfield (American, 1893–1967), Childhood’s Garden, 1917. Watercolor with graphite on paper. 27 x 19 in. Munson Museum of Art, Edward W. Root Bequest, 57.90. © The Charles E. Burchfield Foundation
Charles E. Burchfield (American, 1893–1967), The Sphinx and the Milky Way, 1946. Watercolor, chalk, and crayon on paper. 52 1/2 x 44 3/4 in. Munson Museum of Art, 48.45. © The Charles E. Burchfield Foundation
Exhibition
Watercolor Stories: Art of Charles E. Burchfield
Location: Museum of Art | Boyle Gallery
Opening Reception: June 11, 2026
Show Dates: June 12 – Sept. 13, 2026
Watercolor Stories: Art of Charles E. Burchfield presents the fascinating artistic relationship between renowned painter Charles E. Burchfield and Munson’s benefactor Edward Wales Root. The two met in 1929 and began a 25-year conversation about their mutual enthusiasm for art, music, and nature. Watercolor Stories features Munson’s collection of 24 expressive watercolors by the artist as well as a substantial collection of related artwork and archival material from the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, N.Y. The exhibition is accompanied by a new catalogue of Munson’s drawings.
Tickets: Free for Munson Members | $5 General Public
Lead Sponsors:
Andrew Britton and David Grey, Christian and Cheryl Heilmann, and Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D.
Sponsors:
Alan Vincent, in memory of Linda Vincent
