Soap Works, Mystic River

Denman Waldo Ross

Created:

Movement:

c. 1900

Precisionism

key Notes:

Industrial landscape, atmospheric light.

Dimensions:

30 x 40 1/4 in. (76.2 x 102.2 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Soap Works, Mystic River," painted by Denman Waldo Ross in 1900, depicts the industrial landscape of the Mystic River in Massachusetts, showcasing the intersection of nature and industry. The work is significant for its representation of early 20th-century American industrialization and reflects Ross's interest in capturing the effects of modernity on the environment.

Description of the work:

"Soap Works, Mystic River" by Denman Waldo Ross depicts an industrial scene characterized by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with a palette dominated by muted earth tones and soft blues. The composition features a series of structures along the riverbank, rendered with a focus on geometric forms and atmospheric perspective, effectively conveying the relationship between the natural landscape and industrial activity.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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