Portrait of a Young Man with Mirror and Painting

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

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key Notes:

Introspection and Reflection.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Man with Mirror and Painting," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with themes of self-reflection and identity through the interplay of the figure and the surrounding objects. The work is significant within Ross's oeuvre as it reflects his interest in the psychological depth of portraiture and his innovative use of color and composition, contributing to the broader discourse of American art in the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Young Man with Mirror and Painting," created by Denman Waldo Ross, features a young male figure positioned in a contemplative pose, engaging with a mirror and an easel displaying a partially rendered artwork. The composition is characterized by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with a palette that emphasizes warm tones, enhancing the subject's introspective demeanor and the tactile quality of the depicted objects.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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