Landscape with Tall Grass and Mountains 19th-20th century

Curator: This is "Landscape with Tall Grass and Mountains" by Denman Waldo Ross. What are your initial impressions? Editor: It’s muted, almost a sigh of a landscape. I'm struck by the tactile quality, like the paint was scrubbed onto the canvas. Curator: Interesting! Ross was known for his theories on color harmony, and he clearly uses a limited palette here. The subdued tones contribute to its quiet, contemplative mood. Editor: And look at the application. You can see the process in the thick, visible brushstrokes. What kind of ground did he use, I wonder? It seems very absorbent. Curator: It evokes a sense of longing, perhaps for a simpler connection to nature, mirroring the Romantic era's fascination with landscape as a reflection of the inner self. Editor: For me, it's more about the physical engagement of the artist—the labor of layering paint to create this hazy vision. It's quite beautiful when you think about the material transformation. Curator: Indeed, a landscape that speaks volumes about both inner vision and material practice. Editor: It's certainly given me a lot to think about.