Artwork
Sea and Breeze
Sea and Breeze is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Hasslewood Shannon. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Sea and Breeze, a 1894 print by Charles Hasslewood Shannon, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. The work depicts a turbulent maritime scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a violent, windy sea with dark, textured water and jagged white rocks. A small, barely visible boat in the distance struggles against the storm, conveying a sense of wild, untamed natural power.
Technique & Style
Shannon employed quick, expressive strokes to capture the dynamic movement of the stormy sea, with the brushwork itself evoking the energy of the wind.
History & Provenance
Created in 1894, the print is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
