Calligraphic Interior c. 1915

"Calligraphic Interior" (c. 1915) by Henry Lyman Saÿen is a watercolor painting that captures a moment of domesticity. The painting features a stylized figure seated in a patterned armchair, seemingly engaged in a conversation. The artist uses bold, gestural brushstrokes and a limited color palette, creating a sense of movement and energy within the composition. Saÿen's artistic approach exemplifies the expressive qualities of early 20th-century American art.