Portrait of a Young Man with Black Jacket

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:
Movement:
c. 1900
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key Notes:
Intimate realism, subdued palette.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Man with Black Jacket," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with modernist portraiture and his exploration of color and form. The painting is significant for its psychological depth and the innovative use of light, reflecting Ross's broader contributions to American art and his role as an educator at Harvard University.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Man with Black Jacket," created by Denman Waldo Ross, features a young male subject depicted in a three-quarter pose, characterized by a dark, tailored jacket that contrasts with a lighter background. The composition emphasizes the subject's facial features and expression, rendered with a soft yet defined brushwork that highlights the interplay of light and shadow across the figure.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Portrait of a Young Man with Black Jacket