Landscape with Road and Buildings

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Tonalism

key Notes:

Impressionistic tranquility, rural architecture.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Landscape with Road and Buildings," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the American landscape and his interest in the interplay of light and form. The painting reflects Ross's broader contributions to the Boston School of painting, emphasizing a harmonious integration of natural and architectural elements within a cohesive composition.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Road and Buildings" by Denman Waldo Ross features a serene rural scene characterized by a winding road that leads the viewer's eye through a composition of gently rolling hills and a cluster of buildings. The painting employs a harmonious color palette, with soft greens and earthy tones, and demonstrates Ross's adeptness in capturing light and atmosphere, contributing to the overall sense of tranquility in the landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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