Portrait of a Young Man in Green Vest

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:
Movement:
c. 1900
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key Notes:
"Elegant Youth" and "Vibrant Green Vest"
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Man in Green Vest," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with modernist techniques and his interest in portraiture as a means of psychological exploration. The painting is notable for its vibrant color palette and expressive brushwork, reflecting Ross's influence from both Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and it contributes to the understanding of early 20th-century American art.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Man in Green Vest" by Denman Waldo Ross features a young male subject depicted in a three-quarter pose, characterized by a vibrant green vest that contrasts with a muted background. The composition is marked by Ross's use of soft brushwork and a subtle palette, which enhances the subject's facial features and expression, creating a sense of intimacy and immediacy.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Portrait of a Young Man in Green Vest