Burchfield Penney Art Center Wood  Cut Out Oak Leaf Ornament

Modelled after the oak leaf in Charles Burchfield's painting Constant Leaf, also known as The Steadfast Leaf, 1960

From the Journals of Charles Burchfield:

"Somehow it landed in such a way that it stands upright, about midway between the spruce tree outside our window and the chestnut tree - Repeated gales and snows have failed to dislodge it, there it stands, a dark sienna imp-like thing defying the elements to move it. It has had become a symbol to me - a friendly little creature that tells me to likewise stand firm and hold on, through all the moments of despair and doubt - I think of it as a little friend - I look for it in the morning, and watch it from time to time during the day". - December 22, 1957

Approximately 5" in length. With red or white satin tie. Please specify or let us decide.

Also available is a wood ornament of the Center which was designed by Gwathmey Siegel.