Artwork
Summer
Summer is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Hasslewood Shannon. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1892 by American artist Charles Hasslewood Shannon, “Summer” is a print held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The work presents a tranquil outdoor tableau featuring two nude women amid verdant foliage, rendered with a lightness that suggests the season’s warmth.
Subject & Meaning
The composition shows a woman viewed from behind, her right arm lifted overhead, while a second figure holds a basket before her. Both figures are unclothed, positioned within a lush natural setting that emphasizes a harmonious relationship between the human body and the surrounding environment.
Technique & Style
Shannon employs a delicate balance of light and shadow to convey warmth, using loose, expressive strokes that impart a sense of immediacy. The handling of form and color reflects an Impressionist sensibility, particularly in the way atmospheric depth is suggested through layered foliage.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the print has remained in the United States, eventually entering the holdings of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s American art collection.
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