Portrait of a Boy with Book on Lap

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Realism

key Notes:

Childhood Introspection, Naturalistic Detail

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Portrait of a Boy with Book on Lap," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1900, exemplifies the artist's focus on capturing the innocence and introspection of youth through a naturalistic style. The painting reflects Ross's broader contributions to American art as an educator and painter, emphasizing the importance of individual expression and the psychological depth of his subjects.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Boy with Book on Lap," painted by Denman Waldo Ross, features a young boy seated, holding an open book on his lap, rendered with a soft, naturalistic palette that emphasizes the subject's youthful innocence. The composition is characterized by a gentle interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the boy's facial features and the textures of his clothing, while the background remains subdued to enhance the focus on the figure.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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