Still Life with Asian Vase
Denman Waldo Ross
key Notes:
Vibrant Color Palette, Asian Ceramics
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Dimensions:
24 x 30 1/4 in. (61 x 76.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:
"Still Life with Asian Vase," created by Denman Waldo Ross in 1915, exemplifies the artist's interest in integrating Asian aesthetics with Western still life traditions. The painting reflects Ross's broader engagement with color theory and composition, contributing to the development of American modernism in the early 20th century.
Description of the work:
"Still Life with Asian Vase" by Denman Waldo Ross features a harmonious arrangement of objects, prominently displaying an intricately designed Asian vase that serves as the focal point. The composition is characterized by a balanced interplay of color and form, with soft, muted tones that enhance the textural qualities of the vase and the surrounding elements, including fruits and foliage.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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