Landscape with Tree and Stream

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Tonalism

key Notes:

Natural serenity, Impressionistic light.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Landscape with Tree and Stream," 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 Tree and Stream" by Denman Waldo Ross features a serene natural scene characterized by a prominent tree that dominates the foreground, its textured foliage rendered in a palette of greens and browns. The composition is enhanced by a gently flowing stream that meanders through the landscape, reflecting the surrounding colors and contributing to the overall sense of tranquility and harmony within the work.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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