Head of a Boy 19th-20th century

Editor: Here we have Denman Waldo Ross's "Head of a Boy," a delicate drawing held at the Harvard Art Museums. It's so simple, almost dreamlike. What do you see in this piece? Curator: For me, it's all about the tranquility. The boy’s closed eyes invite contemplation. Ross captures this fleeting moment of peace with such economy of line, almost like a visual poem. The hatching in the background, what do you make of it? Editor: It’s like a fuzzy halo, emphasizing the boy's serenity. Curator: Exactly! It suggests a gentle embrace of slumber, doesn’t it? Maybe we all need a bit more of that simple peace in our lives. Editor: I definitely agree. It makes me want to nap right here. Curator: Me too! It's a lovely little reminder to find beauty in stillness.