Walter Nelson
Denman Waldo Ross
key Notes:
Portraiture and Impressionistic Color.
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medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:
"Walter Nelson," painted by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, is a notable example of early 20th-century American portraiture that reflects Ross's interest in color and form. The work is significant for its exploration of modernist techniques within the context of traditional portraiture, contributing to Ross's reputation as a key figure in the Boston School of painting.
Description of the work:
"Walter Nelson" by Denman Waldo Ross is a portrait that exemplifies the artist's mastery of color and form, characterized by a harmonious palette and fluid brushwork. The composition features a seated figure, rendered with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow, which enhances the three-dimensionality of the subject while maintaining a sense of intimacy and immediacy.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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