Portrait of a Man in Suit and Tie

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:
Movement:
c. 1900
Realism
key Notes:
Formal attire, Psychological depth.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Portrait of a Man in Suit and Tie," created by Denman Waldo Ross in the early 20th century, exemplifies the artist's focus on portraiture and his ability to capture the subtleties of personality through formal attire and composition. Ross, an influential figure in American art education and a member of the Boston School, contributed to the development of modern portraiture, emphasizing both psychological depth and technical precision in his works.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Man in Suit and Tie" by Denman Waldo Ross features a seated male figure rendered in a formal attire, characterized by a dark suit and a tie, which conveys a sense of professionalism and poise. The composition employs a muted color palette, with soft brushwork that emphasizes the subject's facial features and expression, while the background remains relatively subdued to enhance the focus on the figure.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Portrait of a Man in Suit and Tie