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Kazuo Nakamura Japanese Canadian, October 13, 1926-April 9, 2002

Glimpse Of The Pond, 1959
watercolour on paper
protected by museum glass
15 x 21 in
signed and dated bottom right
CAD 2,400.00
Kazuo Nakamura, Glimpse Of The Pond, 1959
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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) "Glimpse Of The Pond" by Kazuo Nakamura, painted in 1959, is a subtle and tranquil watercolour landscape that reflects the artist's interest in capturing the essence of nature through a minimalist approach.
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) A photo of "Glimpse Of The Pond" by Kazuo Nakamura, painted in 1959, is a subtle and tranquil watercolour landscape that reflects the artist's interest in capturing the essence of nature through a minimalist approach framed
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 3 ) The back of "Glimpse Of The Pond" by Kazuo Nakamura, painted in 1959, is a subtle and tranquil watercolour landscape that reflects the artist's interest in capturing the essence of nature through a minimalist approach.
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"Glimpse Of The Pond" by Kazuo Nakamura, painted in 1959, is a subtle and tranquil watercolor landscape that reflects the artist's interest in capturing the essence of nature through a minimalist approach. Nakamura, a Canadian artist of Japanese descent, was a member of the Painters Eleven group known for abstract expressionism, yet this work displays a serene, almost impressionistic quality.

The painting portrays a pond scene with a soft and muted palette, primarily in shades of blue and green. The application of watercolor is gentle, creating a hazy or misty effect that suggests the quiet and stillness of a pond in a natural setting. The faint outlines of trees and vegetation can be discerned through the mist, providing a sense of depth and form without sharp detail.

The sky is depicted with horizontal bands of blue, which adds to the tranquil atmosphere of the painting. The surface of the pond is rendered with slightly darker tones, indicating reflections and the subtle movements of water.

Nakamura's style in this painting is characterized by a simplicity that conveys a sense of harmony and peacefulness. The soft blending of colors and the absence of strong lines or contrasts give the work a dreamlike quality. "Glimpse Of The Pond" is a quiet meditation on the beauty of the natural world, inviting viewers to pause and reflect on the simplicity and calmness of the scene.

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- Private Collection, Montreal
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