John Feeney; verso: Portrait of a Seated Young Man

Denman Waldo Ross

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

"John Feeney; verso: Portrait of a Seated Young Man" is a work by Denman Waldo Ross, an American painter and educator associated with the Boston School of painting. The painting exemplifies Ross's interest in portraiture and his ability to capture the psychological depth of his subjects, reflecting the broader trends in American art during the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"John Feeney; verso: Portrait of a Seated Young Man" by Denman Waldo Ross features a seated figure rendered in a naturalistic style, characterized by soft, blended brushwork that conveys a sense of depth and volume. The composition is marked by a muted color palette, with warm earth tones predominating, and the figure is depicted against a subtly textured background that enhances the overall sense of intimacy and contemplation.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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John Feeney; verso: Portrait of a Seated Young Man