Naoko, portrait of the artist's daughter

kiyoshisaito

toned paper

head

face

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

watercolour illustration

forehead

watercolor

"Naoko, portrait of the artist's daughter" is a work by Japanese artist Kiyoshi Saito, known for his woodblock prints and paintings. The portrait captures a young girl with dark hair, gazing directly at the viewer, her expression conveying a sense of quiet introspection. This intimate portrayal, likely of Saito's daughter, showcases his skill in capturing the nuances of childhood innocence and the complexities of human emotion.