Portrait of a Young Man with Figures Behind Him

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

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key Notes:

Psychological Depth, Symbolic Figures

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Man with Figures Behind Him," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with modernist techniques and his interest in the interplay between figure and background. The painting reflects Ross's broader contributions to American art as both a painter and an educator, influencing the development of art education in the United States during the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Man with Figures Behind Him" by Denman Waldo Ross features a central figure rendered in a naturalistic style, characterized by a thoughtful expression and detailed facial features. The background includes loosely defined figures that contribute to the overall composition, employing a muted color palette that contrasts with the more vivid tones of the young man's attire, thereby enhancing his prominence within the work.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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