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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Daydreamer by William Henry Clapp
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Framed Daydreamer by William Henry Clapp
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Back of Daydreamer by William Henry Clapp

William Henry Clapp Canadian-American, 1879-1954

Daydreamer, 1929
oil on board
15 x 18 in
signed and dated bottom left
CAD 12,000.00
William Henry Clapp, Daydreamer, 1929
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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) Daydreamer by William Henry Clapp
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) Framed Daydreamer by William Henry Clapp
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 3 ) Back of Daydreamer by William Henry Clapp
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Daydreamer features a female figure, captured in an intimate and relaxed pose. She is reclined with her arms raised and hands resting behind her head, suggesting a moment of leisure...
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Daydreamer features a female figure, captured in an intimate and relaxed pose. She is reclined with her arms raised and hands resting behind her head, suggesting a moment of leisure or daydreaming. Her gaze is directed upwards, not engaging with the viewer, which contributes to a sense of introspection or reverie.


The artist employs an Impressionist style, with soft, dappled brushstrokes that give the painting a dreamy, ethereal quality. The color palette is dominated by pastel tones, with a predominance of pinks, blues, and purples that imbue the composition with a gentle warmth and suggest the diffusion of light. This diffuse light scatters across the figure and the surroundings, creating a hazy, almost tangible atmosphere.


The background is abstract and indistinct, a mosaic of colors that seem to envelop the figure, reinforcing the impression of a personal, internal world. The texture of the brushwork adds depth and a tactile sensation to the visual experience.


This painting, like many Impressionist works, is more concerned with capturing a fleeting moment and the play of light on surfaces than with detailed representation. The overall effect is one of tranquility and contemplative stillness, inviting the viewer to pause and possibly share in the figure’s quietude.

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Provenance

- signed on reverse with Oakland Art Gallery price of $100
- artist inventory CL#97
- Master's Gallery, Calgary

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