Landscape with Two Figures in a Meadow

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Tonalism

key Notes:

Pastoral tranquility, Human figures in harmony with nature.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Landscape with Two Figures in a Meadow," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with Impressionist techniques and his interest in the interplay of light and color within natural settings. The painting reflects Ross's broader contributions to American art as both a painter and an educator, influencing the development of modern art in the United States through his teaching at Harvard University and his involvement with the Boston art community.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Two Figures in a Meadow" by Denman Waldo Ross features a serene pastoral scene characterized by a lush, verdant meadow that occupies the foreground, framed by softly rendered trees and a distant horizon. The composition is enhanced by the presence of two figures, rendered in a naturalistic style, who engage with the landscape, contributing to the overall harmony and tranquility of the work.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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