Landscape with Figures on Beach

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Post-Impressionism

key Notes:

Coastal Serenity, Human Interaction

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Landscape with Figures on Beach," 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 capturing the interplay of light and atmosphere in natural settings, contributing to the broader discourse on American Impressionism during the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Figures on Beach" by Denman Waldo Ross features a serene coastal scene characterized by a harmonious palette of soft blues and earthy tones. The composition includes figures engaged in leisure activities along the shore, framed by gentle waves and a distant horizon, effectively conveying a sense of tranquility and the interplay between human presence and nature.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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