Douglas Bayou by Colleen Bekken

Painting

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Douglas Bayou by Colleen Bekken

Entry/Object ID

2021.97.14

Description

Painting by Colleen Bekken of a tranquil, autumn bayou scene with tall trees on the right. Signature in lower left corner. This traditional landscape painting, infused with pastel tones, was a favorite of Ms. Bekken's father Gerald Bekken. In brown wood frame with beige linen mat.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Subject Person or Organization

Wade's Bayou/Douglas Municipal Docks/Gerber Mill

Collection

Artworks

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.97

Source or Donor

Bekken, Joe

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist

Bekken, Colleen Lynn

Date made

circa 2000

Dimensions

Dimension Description

canvas

Height

29 in

Width

35 in

Location

Shelf

AC bay 19

Room

Art Conservation Room

Interpretative Labels

Label

From “Seasons at the Lakeshore” at the History Center 2024-2025 Colleen Bekken 1937-2018 Douglas Bayou 2000 | oil on canvas Lifelong Douglas resident Colleen Bekken painted this tranquil, autumn scene along the Kalamazoo River in 2000 at the age of 63. This broad open area along the river 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. This painting infused with pastel tones was a favorite of Ms. Bekken's father, Gerald Bekken who passed away in 2021. SDHC Collection Gift of Bekken Family 2021.97.14

Create Date

February 3, 2022

Update Date

September 15, 2026