Charles S. Parker with Mirror

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

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key Notes:

Intimate Portraiture, Reflective Composition

Dimensions:

30 x 25 1/4 in. (76.2 x 64.1 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Charles S. Parker with Mirror," painted by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, depicts the artist's friend and fellow artist Charles S. Parker, emphasizing the interplay of reflection and identity through the use of a mirror. This work exemplifies Ross's interest in portraiture and his exploration of modernist themes, contributing to the discourse on self-representation in early 20th-century American art.

Description of the work:

"Charles S. Parker with Mirror," painted by Denman Waldo Ross, features a seated male figure, Charles S. Parker, who is depicted in a contemplative pose, gazing into a mirror that reflects his image. The composition is characterized by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with a muted color palette that emphasizes the subject's introspective demeanor and the textural quality of the surrounding environment.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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