Landscape with Meadow and Trees

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:
Movement:
c. 1900
Tonalism
key Notes:
Lush greenery; Tranquil composition.
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Dimensions:
24 x 30 1/4 in. (61 x 76.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Landscape with Meadow and Trees," 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 ephemeral qualities of light and nature, contributing to the broader discourse on landscape representation in early 20th-century American art.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Meadow and Trees," painted by Denman Waldo Ross, features a serene composition characterized by a lush green meadow that occupies the foreground, interspersed with clusters of trees that create a sense of depth and tranquility. The use of soft, naturalistic colors and gentle brushwork conveys a harmonious relationship between the landscape elements, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow across the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Landscape with Meadow and Trees