Humble Beginnings

Painting Description

The employees’ association commissioned this painting to recognize the early days of their employer, Kuntz Electroplating Ltd. Presented at the annual Christmas party to the President, Paul Kuntz, and his brother, the Board Chairman, Robert (Bob) Kuntz, this painting brought forth some tears from the Kuntz brothers. It was emotional because the image shown is the first small plant started by their father. A careful look reveals a football helmet (Bob’s) in the rear window of the green car.

Additional information

Image ID

1735

Original Size

18" x 24"

Year

1995

Medium Value

Acrylic

Base Value

Masonite

STATUS

1

COMISSION TEXT

The employees' association commissioned this painting to recognize the early days of their employer, Kuntz Electroplating Ltd. Presented at the annual Christmas party to the President, Paul Kuntz, and his brother, the Board Chairman, Robert (Bob) Kuntz, this painting brought forth some tears from the Kuntz brothers. It was emotional because the image shown is the first small plant started by their father. A careful look reveals a football helmet (Bob's) in the rear window of the green car.

LOCATION

Waterloo Region

SEASON

Autumn