He conjured up still lifes, landscapes, urban views and seascapes -- he had an admirable ability to capture the various tones and turbulences of water -- in a profusion that is reflected in this too-inclusive show of some 60 oils and works on paper.
The zigzag bridge, a staple of Japanese gardens, refers to a 10th-century poem about a traveler who happens upon a profusion of Japanese iris blooming in shallow water beside an eight-section plank bridge.
He sometimes gets them confused: "He associated her with all that pertained to the freshness and serenity of those early mornings in the water meadows: the profusion of pale pink flowers, the clumps of bright yellow kingcups, the dew-soaked grass".
The Estée Lauder advertisement featured supermodel Carolyn Murphy wandering through a world full of water, and surrounded by flowers and fairies while "Love Profusion" played in the background.
This peninsula, on Hokkaido's west coast, is known for its cool, clear waters and its profusion of tasty konbu (sea kelp), which is a key element of the sea urchin diet.
Inside, starry chandeliers cast a blush glow over a profusion of bric-a-brac: doilies, candy dishes, watering cans stuffed with pussy willows.
And the waters — along with a profusion of chic private spas, massage therapists, acupuncturists, Reiki healers and even a homeopathy factory — continue to soothe the jangled nerves of those seeking refuge from Washington and Baltimore.
Even though Tim Peake's pictures from space show a profusion of blue, the truth is that only 2.5% of the Earth's water is fresh water.
On a visit to Kenya in 2008, Mr. Thum, a leader in humanitarian efforts like Ethos Water, which finances water projects in underdeveloped countries, was struck by the profusion of AK-47s.
The meeting of cold and warm water currents has led to a profusion of fish and other marine life.
The formation of the springs depends both on the rocks the water has passed through and the profusion of volcanic discharges mixed with the groundwater.
