Dying Sunflowers

1916
(American, 1893–1967)
Reproduced with permission from the Charles E. Burchfield Foundation
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Burchfield believed that sunflowers looked most alive when they were almost dead.

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Sunflowers were among Burchfield's favorite subjects. He often depicted them anthropomorphically, suggesting either open eyes or, as here, slumped human forms.
Dying Sunflowers

Dying Sunflowers

1916

Charles Burchfield

(American, 1893–1967)
America, 20th century

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