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Kazuo Nakamura
Japanese Canadian, 1926-2002

Kazuo Nakamura Japanese Canadian, 1926-2002

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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Kazuo Nakamura, Path of Reflection, 1955
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Kazuo Nakamura, Path of Reflection, 1955
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Kazuo Nakamura, Path of Reflection, 1955

Kazuo Nakamura Japanese Canadian, 1926-2002

Path of Reflection, 1955
watercolour on paper
museum glass
14 x 21.5 in
signed and dated bottom right
CAD 4,500.00
Kazuo Nakamura, Path of Reflection, 1955
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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) Kazuo Nakamura, Glimpse Of The Pond, 1959
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) Kazuo Nakamura, Glimpse Of The Pond, 1959
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 3 ) Kazuo Nakamura, Glimpse Of The Pond, 1959
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In Path of Reflection, Kazuo Nakamura presents a quiet, contemplative landscape in watercolour. Soft washes of pigment blend gently across the paper, creating subtle tonal variations that give the scene...
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In Path of Reflection, Kazuo Nakamura presents a quiet, contemplative landscape in watercolour. Soft washes of pigment blend gently across the paper, creating subtle tonal variations that give the scene a reflective, almost dreamlike quality. Natural forms emerge softly from the washes, suggesting trees, water, and terrain without sharp definition, inviting the viewer into a calm, meditative space.


This early work demonstrates Nakamura’s sensitive handling of watercolour, emphasizing the gentle interplay of light and color rather than detailed depiction. The layering of pigment and careful modulation of tone produces a serene atmosphere, allowing the natural scene to appear both immediate and softly ethereal. The work’s understated approach encourages a slow, attentive viewing experience.


Path of Reflection embodies a sense of quiet observation and reflection. Its softly blended forms and tonal shifts create a contemplative mood that feels both intimate and expansive. The watercolour’s subtle transitions and gentle washes offer a delicate visual rhythm, guiding the viewer through a meditative experience of the landscape. This watercolour on paper is protected by museum glass and is signed and dated bottom right. 

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Provenance

- Waddington's Toronto
- Sotheby's, Toronto
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