Landscape, after J.M.W. Turner 1893

Editor: This is "Landscape, after J.M.W. Turner," by Denman Waldo Ross, a watercolor. The blending of colors gives it a dreamy, almost ethereal quality. What can you tell me about the materials and process used in creating this work? Curator: Examining Ross's watercolor, we can consider the availability and production of pigments at the time. How did the accessibility of certain colors influence artistic choices and the representation of landscapes? Editor: That's a great point! I hadn't considered how pigment production would shape artistic representation. Curator: Exactly! Thinking about the materials used, we can also consider the labor involved in their creation and distribution. Reflecting on the processes and materials helps to break down the art's making. Editor: I see what you mean. I'll definitely approach art with a more material-focused perspective from now on!