Portrait of a Young Boy in a Brown Suit

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:
Movement:
c. 1900
Realism
key Notes:
Childhood innocence, muted color palette.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Boy in a Brown Suit," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1903, exemplifies the artist's focus on capturing the innocence and individuality of childhood through a naturalistic style. The painting is significant within Ross's oeuvre as it reflects his engagement with portraiture and his ability to convey emotional depth, contributing to the broader discourse on American art in the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Boy in a Brown Suit" by Denman Waldo Ross features a young male subject depicted in a brown suit, characterized by a soft, naturalistic rendering of the face and clothing. The composition employs a muted color palette, emphasizing the boy's expressive features and the texture of the fabric, while the background remains subtly blurred to enhance the focus on the figure.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Portrait of a Young Boy in a Brown Suit