Profile Portrait of Young Boy Holding a Book

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Realism

key Notes:

Childhood Innocence, Intimate Expression

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

New game

story of the work:

"Profile Portrait of Young Boy Holding a Book," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1900, exemplifies the artist's interest in capturing the innocence and intellectual curiosity of youth through portraiture. The painting is significant within Ross's oeuvre as it reflects his mastery of color and form, contributing to the broader discourse on American portraiture at the turn of the 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Profile Portrait of Young Boy Holding a Book" by Denman Waldo Ross features a young boy depicted in profile, characterized by soft, naturalistic rendering and a warm color palette. The subject's gaze is directed downward towards an open book, which is held in his left hand, while the background remains subtly muted to emphasize the figure's contemplative demeanor.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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