Artwork
Caresses
Caresses is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Charles Haslewood Shannon. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Caresses is a 1900 lithograph by Charles Haslewood Shannon, created in red on laid paper. It is a print depicting an intimate scene.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph shows two figures in a tender, embracing pose. One figure kneels over the other, who lies on the ground, with a loose, sketchy background that may suggest a natural setting.
Technique & Style
Shannon employed lithography, drawing directly on stone to preserve the spontaneous feel of his work. The resulting image is characterized by loose, red lines and an unfinished quality.
History & Provenance
Shannon was an English artist known for his portraits, with works held in prominent European collections, including the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Haslewood Shannon (26 April 1863 – 18 March 1937) was an English artist best known for his portraits.
