Profile Portrait of Shirtless Boy with Suspenders

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

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key Notes:

Youthful vulnerability, casual attire.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Profile Portrait of Shirtless Boy with Suspenders," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, exemplifies the artist's interest in capturing the human form and the subtleties of light and shadow. This work reflects Ross's broader contributions to American art as a painter and educator, emphasizing the importance of direct observation and the expressive potential of portraiture.

Description of the work:

"Profile Portrait of Shirtless Boy with Suspenders" by Denman Waldo Ross features a young male subject depicted in profile, characterized by his bare torso and the presence of suspenders that accentuate his youthful form. The composition employs a muted color palette, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow across the figure, while the background remains minimally detailed, directing focus to the subject's expression and posture.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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