Japanese ChildrenPatrick Nagatani · 1990
Painting- Contemporary Realism
1990- Contemporary
San José Museum of Art
Patrick Nagatani (1945 – 2017)
Patrick Nagatani (1945-2017) was a Japanese American photographer known for staged scenes, social documentary work exploring internment camps, nuclear history & cultural identity. His innovative photography blends art, activism, and theatricality.
San José Museum of Art (San Jose, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Japanese Children
- Artist: Patrick Nagatani
- Year: 1990
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: San José Museum of Art
- Period: Contemporary
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Main color: Putty
- Keywords: mythic japanese scene, staged photography, dreamlike composition
Questions & Answers
What emotional tone accompanies the Contemporary Realism style of "Japanese Children"?
Within the Contemporary Realism movement, "Japanese Children" is recorded with a playful tone.
Which artist is "Japanese Children" attributed to?
The artist behind "Japanese Children" is Patrick Nagatani. The work is catalogued under Patrick Nagatani's name.
What are the medium and date of "Japanese Children" by Patrick Nagatani?
"Japanese Children" was created in 1990 using the painting technique. Material and date describe how and when the original was made.
At what age did Patrick Nagatani make "Japanese Children"?
When "Japanese Children" was created in 1990, Patrick Nagatani - born in 1945 - was 45 years old.
When was "Japanese Children" made?
The creation of "Japanese Children" by Patrick Nagatani is dated 1990.
What does "Japanese Children" by Patrick Nagatani bring to an interior?
The whimsical atmosphere of "Japanese Children" by Patrick Nagatani matches its recommended space: a children's room.
Which museum holds the original "Japanese Children"?
"Japanese Children" by Patrick Nagatani is on display at the San José Museum of Art, San Jose, United States of America. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.