Edgar Alwin Payne (1883-1947) Squaw C. Indian Ponies, c. 1910
Oil on canvas Canvas: 4.25” x 5.25” (10" x 12" Original) Frame: 12” x 13”
Original sales tag on verso (covered).
Through a subtle stylization, Payne breathes life into the profiles of two ponies, one brown and the other white. With eyes closed and slight, impish smiles, these equine figures exude a playful charm. Belying the constraints of the canvas size, Payne uses intertwining and vibrant hues to create a visually mesmerizing composition.
