Landscape, Intervale, New Hampshire 19th-20th century

Curator: Denman Waldo Ross's "Landscape, Intervale, New Hampshire" really captures a place, doesn't it? Editor: It feels like a fleeting moment, a quick sketch, so immediate with all that green. Makes me want to kick off my shoes and wade through that little stream. Curator: Ross was deeply invested in color theory, and this watercolor feels like an exercise in capturing light and shadow, those bright greens against the darker purples. Editor: I see what you mean. There is a wonderful, almost playful contrast happening, but it's also about the experience of being in a meadow, feeling the sun on your skin. Landscapes were more than just pretty pictures; they were about connecting with nature, right? Curator: Precisely. As an educator and collector, Ross shaped tastes, advocating for art's role in everyday life, and this unpretentious work exemplifies that. Editor: I appreciate how it invites us in, away from the noise. Just a quiet moment in a vibrant field. Curator: A refreshing slice of nature, indeed.