David J. White

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:
Movement:
c. 1900
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key Notes:
Portraiture, Impressionistic brushwork
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"David J. White," painted by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, is a portrait that exemplifies the artist's interest in capturing the psychological depth of his subjects through a nuanced use of color and form. The work reflects Ross's broader contributions to American art as a professor at Harvard University, where he influenced a generation of artists and emphasized the importance of personal expression and modernist techniques.

Description of the work:

"David J. White" by Denman Waldo Ross is a portrait that exemplifies the artist's mastery of color and form, characterized by a harmonious palette and fluid brushwork. The composition features a seated figure, rendered with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow, which accentuates the subject's features and attire, creating a sense of depth and presence within the pictorial space.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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David J. White