Portrait of a Young Man Leaning Head on Table

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:
Movement:
c. 1900
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key Notes:
Introspective Youth, Subdued Palette
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Man Leaning Head on Table," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's exploration of modernist portraiture through its intimate composition and use of light. The painting reflects Ross's engagement with both academic techniques and contemporary themes, contributing to the discourse on identity and representation in early 20th-century American art.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Man Leaning Head on Table," created by Denman Waldo Ross, features a young male figure depicted in a relaxed pose, with his head resting on his arm atop a table. The composition is characterized by a muted color palette and soft brushwork, which contribute to the intimate and contemplative atmosphere of the work.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Portrait of a Young Man Leaning Head on Table