Landscape with Cliff and Figure

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Tonalism

key Notes:

Naturalism, Solitary figure

Dimensions:

24 x 30 1/4 in. (61 x 76.2 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Landscape with Cliff and Figure," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the American Impressionist movement, characterized by its vibrant color palette and dynamic brushwork. The painting reflects Ross's interest in the interplay between natural forms and human presence, contributing to the broader discourse on landscape representation in early 20th-century American art.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Cliff and Figure" by Denman Waldo Ross features a rugged cliffside that dominates the composition, rendered in a palette of earthy tones and soft brushwork. A solitary figure is positioned within the landscape, providing a sense of scale and human presence amidst the natural elements, which are characterized by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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