Landscape 19th-20th century

Curator: This is "Landscape" by Denman Waldo Ross, held here at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Mmm, washes of color. It feels like a dream, a memory of a place, rather than a strict depiction. What do you make of the pinks? Curator: I find it interesting that Ross uses these delicate pinks and greens in what seems like an attempt to capture the fleeting essence of the landscape. It’s a very personal, almost romantic view, isn't it? Editor: Absolutely. There’s a quiet intimacy in it, like a whispered secret between the artist and nature. It's a painting that invites introspection, I think. Curator: Yes, and it also reflects the influence of aestheticism, with its emphasis on beauty and the artist’s subjective experience, wouldn't you agree? Editor: Exactly, and that emphasis on the subjective is what makes it so endearing, I think. A little escape. Curator: A perfect piece for a quiet moment. Editor: Couldn't agree more. A tiny portal.