Mountains 19th-20th century

Editor: This watercolor is titled "Mountains," by Denman Waldo Ross. It's a bit unfinished, but the way the bright green foreground contrasts with the icy peaks is quite striking. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's like a symphony of contrasts, isn't it? Ross captures the sublime drama of the mountains, the cold, distant majesty, but then he grounds it with this vibrant burst of life. The white space feels like potential, a sort of invitation to the viewer to complete the journey. Does it make you want to climb it or contemplate it? Editor: Contemplate, definitely! It’s almost as if he’s saying nature contains both extremes, yet there’s still room for the viewer. Curator: Precisely! And perhaps a little quiet space for reflection.