Landscape with Road and Cottage

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Tonalism

key Notes:

Idyllic rural scene, Harmonious color palette.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Landscape with Road and Cottage," 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 interplay of light and nature, contributing to the broader discourse on landscape representation in early 20th-century American art.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Road and Cottage" by Denman Waldo Ross features a serene rural scene characterized by a winding road that leads the viewer's eye toward a quaint cottage nestled among lush greenery. The composition is marked by a harmonious palette of soft earth tones and vibrant greens, with a gentle interplay of light and shadow that enhances the tranquil atmosphere of the landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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