Count-Duke of Olivares on Horseback, after Velazquez

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

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key Notes:

Equestrian portrait, Baroque influence.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Count-Duke of Olivares on Horseback, after Velazquez" by Denman Waldo Ross is a 20th-century reinterpretation of Diego Velázquez's original work, which depicts the influential Spanish statesman Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares. Ross's painting reflects the enduring impact of Velázquez's portraiture on modern artists, showcasing a blend of historical reverence and contemporary artistic interpretation.

Description of the work:

"Count-Duke of Olivares on Horseback, after Velazquez" by Denman Waldo Ross is a reinterpretation of Diego Velázquez's original portrait, characterized by its dynamic composition and the prominent depiction of the equestrian figure. The painting employs a rich palette and fluid brushwork to convey the grandeur and authority of the Count-Duke, while also reflecting Ross's distinctive stylistic approach to the subject matter.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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