The Artist’s Daughter (ca. 1916)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Welcome to our online gallery where we proudly display "The Artist’s Daughter," a captivating watercolor painting created around 1916 by Henry Lyman Saÿen. This piece embodies a tender and innovative technique, expressing Saÿen’s distinctive approach to color and form.The artwork showcases the delicate, introspective image of a young girl, likely the painter’s own daughter. Her head is bowed in a serene, contemplative pose, which may suggest she is engaged in reading or deep in thought. The use of gentle pastel tones combined with vibrant accents of yellow around the curls of her hair introduces a luminous effect, bringing the child’s innocent and thoughtful expression into beautiful relief against the soft background.Saÿen's method of abstracting forms yet simultaneously capturing the essence of his subject places him as an intriguing figure in early 20th-century American art. This painting not only highlights his skill and creativity but also serves as a heartfelt portrayal of parental affection and pride.