Dawn, Knights Ferry, Stanislaus County

Chiura Obata’s ‘Dawn, Knights Ferry’ (1930) is a serene watercolor landscape of California’s Stanislaus County. Evoking nostalgia & Impressionistic beauty with soft hues & atmospheric perspective.

Chiura Obata

Chiura Obata (1885-1975): Celebrated Japanese-American painter, UC Berkeley professor, & master of sumi-e. Known for California landscapes and art created during WWII internment.