Landscape with Tree and Figure

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Tonalism

key Notes:

Impressionistic Nature; Solitary Figure

Dimensions:

30 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 Tree and Figure," 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 the interplay between natural forms and human presence, contributing to the broader discourse on landscape representation in early 20th-century American art.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Tree and Figure" by Denman Waldo Ross features a harmonious composition characterized by a prominent tree rendered in a palette of greens and browns, juxtaposed against a serene landscape that includes a solitary figure. The painting exemplifies Ross's interest in the interplay of light and shadow, as well as his ability to convey depth through layered brushwork and a nuanced color scheme.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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