Portrait of Seated Young Man with Mirror to Right

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

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key Notes:

Introspective Reflection, Youthful Poise

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Portrait of Seated Young Man with Mirror to Right," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with modernist techniques and his exploration of portraiture. The painting reflects Ross's interest in the interplay of light and form, as well as his ability to convey psychological depth through the subject's contemplative pose and the reflective surface of the mirror.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of Seated Young Man with Mirror to Right" by Denman Waldo Ross features a young male figure seated in a relaxed posture, rendered with a focus on naturalistic detail and subtle tonal variations. The composition is characterized by the interplay of light and shadow, particularly in the depiction of the subject's facial features and the reflective surface of the mirror, which adds depth and complexity to the overall portrayal.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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