Edmund Bigelow; verso: Portrait of a Seated Woman with Book

"Edmund Bigelow; verso: Portrait of a Seated Woman with Book" is a work by Denman Waldo Ross, an American painter and educator associated with the Boston School of painting. The dual-sided nature of the artwork reflects Ross's interest in portraiture and his ability to capture the psychological depth of his subjects, contributing to the discourse on American art in the early 20th century.

"Edmund Bigelow; verso: Portrait of a Seated Woman with Book" by Denman Waldo Ross features a dual composition, with the primary portrait of Edmund Bigelow rendered in a formal style, characterized by a subdued color palette and careful attention to detail in the subject's attire and expression. The verso presents a contrasting depiction of a seated woman, who is portrayed with a book in her lap, utilizing softer brushwork and a more relaxed posture, indicative of Ross's versatility in capturing both formal and intimate subjects.