William Vincent
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:
"William Vincent," painted by Denman Waldo Ross in 1910, is a portrait that exemplifies the artist's interest in color theory and the interplay of light and shadow. The work reflects Ross's broader contributions to American art as both a painter and an educator, influencing the development of modernist practices in the early 20th century.
Description of the work:
"William Vincent" 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 accentuates the subject's features and attire, creating a sense of depth and presence.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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