Interior c. 1915

"Interior" (c. 1915) by Henry Lyman Saÿen (1875-1918) is a vibrant oil painting depicting a stylized interior scene. The work showcases a dynamic interplay of color and form, employing a palette of bold hues and angular lines that suggest a modern, abstract sensibility. The focal point of the composition is a small table set against a background of fragmented shapes, which are reminiscent of cubist principles of form reduction and multiple perspectives. The painting conveys a sense of energy and movement, capturing the essence of a contemporary interior space through the lens of early 20th-century abstract art.