Landscape with Meadow and Two Figures

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Tonalism

key Notes:

Pastoral tranquility, human presence.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Landscape with Meadow and Two Figures," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with Impressionist techniques and his interest in the interplay of light and color within natural settings. The painting reflects Ross's broader contributions to American art as both a painter and an educator, influencing the development of modernist aesthetics in the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Meadow and Two Figures" by Denman Waldo Ross features a serene pastoral scene characterized by a lush, verdant meadow that occupies the foreground, complemented by a gentle undulation of hills in the background. The composition is punctuated by the presence of two figures, rendered in a manner that emphasizes their integration into the natural environment, while the color palette employs soft, harmonious tones that evoke a sense of tranquility.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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