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Ainahau was the name of the ten-acre Waikiki coconut grove and estate given to Princess Kaiulani by her godmother, Princess Ruth Keelikolani, at the baby princess's baptismal ceremony. Ainahau was torn down in 1955 to make room for hotels and residential buildings.
Louis Pohl was both a superb painter and an innovative printer. His paintings and prints are powerful statements acknowledging his connection to Hawai'i’s natural surroundings. They maintain a delicate balance between nature and abstraction, evoking a specific sense of place.
Durer produced this engraving in 1518 - it was only one of two that he made during the period between 1514 and 151.9.
The Halona Blowhole is one of Hawai‘i’s natural wonders, created thousands of years ago when molten lava tubes were formed from volcanic eruptions. Halona, means “lookout,” in Hawaiian. On clear days, the islands of Moloka‘i and Lana‘i can also be seen in the distance.
This is a historical work depicting the 54’ schooner sailing off the Kohala Coast of Hawai’i; a subsequent offshore battle between the American sailing vessel and Hawaiian sailing canoes from Olowalu, Maui resulted from a dispute regarding provisions.
This landscape painting depicts a Hawaiian taro plantation home behind the shallow waters where the plants are growing; it has a very unique reflection in the water.
Caption from original print: "The drumbeat over sharkskin tells of gods and chiefs. Caption Cook, with his cocked hat, double-barrelled gun and short sword, has not yet defiled the landscape."
This 1970 view towards Miloli’i is filled with bright coloration and detail. Recent lava flows descend from McCandless Ranch to the shore near Ho’okena, which is hidden behind the old building in the middle of the painting. Ke’ei Point is visible between the buildings.
Nicholson’s vibrant images of flowers and Hawaiian landscapes received wide recognition throughout the state. His work reflects the creativity of a prolific painter who continued to explore new methods, color mixtures, and views throughout his life.
Tranquil view across the water at Wailea Beach to the slopes of the Kohala Mountains and distant Haleakala on the island of Maui.
This famous and much sought after engraving by John Webber depicts the final moments of Captain Cook in Hawai?i.
This stunning seascape by renowned writer and artist Don Blanding is a beauty to behold. The four angel fish swim through a colorful reef filled with coral and sea urchins. The color pallet is fun and yet soft enough to not overpower any room.
Waldron's detailed and colorful paintings of flowers and rural scenes showcase her great talent, and her perception and fluid brushwork depicting her town of Waimea and Hawai'i will long endear her to the community.
This is a depiction of the lava shelf below Koko Head and adjacent to Hanauma Bay on O’ahu Island. The surge from the Molokai Channel pounds the lava rocks and makes this area a favorite for painters
This rocky cove is most likely near the famous Halona Beach Cove, which was used as one of the famous scenes in the movie From Here to Eternity, starring Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in 1953. The surging waters from the Molokai Channel have long been an inspiration for many painters.
Under the Hala captures a quiet moment of tranquility and relaxation through understated color, simple lines, and softly embossed shapes. A combination of subtle cubist forms and skillful fresco technique works in harmony to portray this tender family scene.
Russell’s favorite painting subjects included landscapes, seascapes, and still life. Her lively brushwork, colorful palette, and her keen appreciation of the sunlight found in Hawai'i are distinctly impressionistic. A companion woodblock print is Hibiscus.
Young is renowned for his graceful T’ang Dynasty horses that are brought to life with his contemporary brushwork. His brilliant minimalism is shown in the harmonious palette of blue and rose, animated by the black contour.
This c. 1940 oil painting depicts a tranquil windward O’ahu beach with its shade trees and the calm blue ocean. A family is enjoying the serene beach and tranquil water. The shore is protected by the distant reef, where the waves are crashing against the coral heads.
White Ginger reflects the breadth of Russell’s art studies and her superb talent in printmaking. To achieve the detail and subtle shades of white to ivory hues requires great skill and patience. A companion woodblock print to Anthuriums and Hibiscus.
