Landscape with Two Figures

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Tonalism

key Notes:

Impressionistic Nature; Human Presence

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 Two Figures," 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 human figures and natural landscapes, contributing to the broader discourse on the representation of nature in early 20th-century American art.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Two Figures" by Denman Waldo Ross features a serene natural setting characterized by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with a palette dominated by soft greens and blues. The composition is anchored by two figures positioned within the landscape, which serves to enhance the sense of scale and depth, while the brushwork reflects Ross's Impressionist influences.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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