Figures before Window (ca. 1914-1918)

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Henry Lyman Saÿen's "Figures before Window," crafted around 1914-1918, captures an intimate domestic scene with a vivid sense of immediacy and emotional depth. The artist employs a dynamic, expressive line technique that brings life and texture to the composition. The scene is set in a modestly furnished room, where two figures are silhouetted against the light streaming through a large window draped with a sheer curtain.On the left side of the drawing, one figure is seated beside the window, possibly gazing outward, lost in thought. The illumination from the window casts gentle patterns on the floor and walls, adding a serene yet somewhat melancholic atmosphere to the setting. On the right, another figure is focused on an activity by a round table, possibly reading or writing, illustrating a moment of everyday life.The open window frames a view of a tranquil outside world, contrasting with the interior's shadowy confines. This juxtaposition perhaps reflects the dichotomy between the inner world of the inhabitants and the outer reality they gaze upon.SaŽen's work not only captures a moment in time but also evokes a mood and a narrative, leaving viewers to ponder the thoughts and lives of the figures depicted.

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H. Lyman Saÿen (sometimes also spelled Sayen) was an American pioneer in the design of x-ray tubes who also distinguished himself as an abstract artist.