Portrait of a Young Man with Drapery over One Shoulder

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

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key Notes:

Draped Elegance, Youthful Introspection

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Man with Drapery over One Shoulder," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with modernist techniques while drawing on classical portraiture traditions. The painting is notable for its exploration of form and color, reflecting Ross's broader contributions to American art and his role in the development of the Boston School of painting.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Man with Drapery over One Shoulder" by Denman Waldo Ross features a young male figure rendered in a naturalistic style, characterized by soft brushwork and a warm color palette. The composition is notable for its use of drapery, which elegantly cascades over one shoulder, creating a dynamic interplay between light and shadow that enhances the subject's three-dimensionality.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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