Portrait of a Seated Young Man Looking Down

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

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key Notes:

Introspective youth, muted color palette.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Portrait of a Seated Young Man Looking Down," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1900, exemplifies the artist's engagement with portraiture and his interest in capturing psychological depth through posture and expression. The painting reflects Ross's academic training and his role as a significant figure in American art, influencing both his contemporaries and future generations through his teaching and advocacy for modernist approaches.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Seated Young Man Looking Down" by Denman Waldo Ross features a young male figure depicted in a three-quarter view, seated with his head inclined downward, suggesting introspection. The composition is characterized by a muted color palette, with soft brushwork that emphasizes the subject's contemplative expression and the play of light across his features and clothing.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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