Landscape with Clock Tower

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

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key Notes:

Temporal Landscape, Architectural Harmony

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Landscape with Clock Tower," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the American Impressionist movement, characterized by its vibrant color palette and loose brushwork. The painting reflects Ross's interest in capturing the interplay of light and atmosphere in natural settings, contributing to the broader discourse on American landscape painting during the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Clock Tower," painted by Denman Waldo Ross, features a serene rural scene characterized by a prominent clock tower that serves as a focal point amidst a harmonious composition of trees and rolling hills. The work employs a muted color palette, with soft greens and blues, and demonstrates Ross's adeptness in capturing light and atmosphere, reflecting his engagement with both Impressionist and American landscape traditions.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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