Artwork
How I Lost My Whiskers
How I Lost My Whiskers is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Samuel Keene. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
'How I Lost My Whiskers' is a print by Charles Samuel Keene, created in 1866, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two men in a dimly lit room: one seated, looking tired, and the other drawing at an easel. The title may refer to the seated man's thinning beard, suggesting a personal or relatable theme.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by quick, rough lines, indicative of a hurried sketch. This style is consistent with Realism, a movement that focuses on everyday, unidealized subjects.
Context
Keene's work is associated with the Realist movement, which emphasizes ordinary life and rejects grand or idealized themes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Samuel Keene (10 August 1823 – 4 January 1891) was an English artist and illustrator, who worked in black and white.
