Calabazas, after Velazquez

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Contemporary Art

key Notes:

Still life, Spanish influence.

Dimensions:

12 x 16 1/4 in. (30.5 x 41.3 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Calabazas, after Velazquez" is a 1910 painting by Denman Waldo Ross that reflects the artist's engagement with the Spanish Baroque master Diego Velázquez, specifically referencing Velázquez's still-life compositions. The work exemplifies Ross's interest in color and form, contributing to the early 20th-century dialogue on the reinterpretation of classical themes within modern art.

Description of the work:

"Calabazas, after Velazquez" by Denman Waldo Ross is a still life composition that features a group of pumpkins arranged on a textured surface, showcasing a rich palette of earthy tones and subtle highlights. The painting reflects Ross's engagement with the chiaroscuro technique reminiscent of Diego Velázquez, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow to create depth and volume in the depicted forms.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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