Landscape with Trees, after Dodge MacKnight

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Tonalism

key Notes:

Impressionistic foliage, serene naturalism.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Landscape with Trees, after Dodge MacKnight" by Denman Waldo Ross is a notable work that reflects Ross's engagement with the American landscape tradition and his admiration for MacKnight's style. Created in the early 20th century, this painting exemplifies Ross's ability to synthesize influences from Impressionism and American tonalism, contributing to the broader discourse on landscape representation in that era.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Trees, after Dodge MacKnight" by Denman Waldo Ross features a harmonious composition characterized by a vibrant palette and fluid brushwork that evokes a sense of natural tranquility. The painting presents a serene landscape dominated by stylized trees, with a nuanced interplay of light and shadow that enhances the depth and dimensionality of the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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