Hilly Landscape with Path and Figure

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:
Movement:
c. 1900
Tonalism
key Notes:
Luminous Color Palette, Serene Rural Pathway
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Dimensions:
24 x 30 1/4 in. (61 x 76.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Hilly Landscape with Path and Figure," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the Impressionist style, characterized by its vibrant color palette and loose brushwork. The painting reflects Ross's interest in the interplay of light and landscape, contributing to the broader discourse on American Impressionism during the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Hilly Landscape with Path and Figure" by Denman Waldo Ross features a serene rural scene characterized by rolling hills and a winding path that leads the viewer's eye through the composition. The use of soft, muted colors and loose brushwork conveys a sense of tranquility, while the solitary figure adds a human element to the expansive landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Hilly Landscape with Path and Figure