Landscape with Plow

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Realism

key Notes:

Rural tranquility, Impressionistic light.

Dimensions:

30 1/4 x 36 1/4 in. (76.2 x 92.1 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Landscape with Plow," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the American landscape tradition, reflecting his interest in color and form. The painting is significant for its integration of Impressionist techniques and its representation of rural life, contributing to the broader discourse on American art during the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Plow," painted by Denman Waldo Ross, features a pastoral scene characterized by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with a plowed field prominently positioned in the foreground. The composition is marked by a palette of earthy tones, which effectively conveys the texture of the land and the surrounding natural elements, while the brushwork reflects Ross's Impressionist influences.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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