Profile Portrait of a Seated Young Man

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

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key Notes:

Intimate realism, contemplative pose.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Profile Portrait of a Seated Young Man," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with portraiture and his interest in capturing the psychological depth of his subjects. The painting is significant within the context of early 20th-century American art, reflecting Ross's academic training and his contributions to the Boston School of painting, which emphasized a blend of realism and impressionistic techniques.

Description of the work:

"Profile Portrait of a Seated Young Man," created by Denman Waldo Ross, features a young male figure rendered in a side profile, characterized by a soft color palette and fluid brushwork that emphasizes the contours of the subject's face and attire. The composition is notable for its balanced arrangement and the subtle interplay of light and shadow, which enhances the three-dimensionality of the figure against a muted background.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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