Watercolor

Wade's Bayou/Douglas Municipal Docks/Gerber Mill

2021.92

Kutzel, Ken

circa Dec 1961

not including 3/4" frame and mat

1-1/2 in

2-1/2 in

tear on green paper backing

From "Collecting the Lakeshore" 2025-2026 at the History Center main floor gallery Colleen Bekken 1937-2018 Douglas Bayou Miniature December 1961 | watercolor on paper Lean in and look closely at this miniature. Ask yourself how its scale affects your view of this familiar landscape? How does it change your thinking about landscape as an artform? Lifelong Douglas resident Colleen Bekken painted this tranquil, intimate scene along the Kalamazoo River at the age of 23. This broad open area along the river in Douglas known as Wade’s Bayou creates pleasant views. The open composition of water and forest follows models of classical landscape painting with its stylized trees framing the view. Gift of the Bekken Family 2021.92.01