Artwork
Lucien Pissarro
Lucien Pissarro is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Hasslewood Shannon. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1941.189
About this work
Overview
Created in 1895 by British artist Charles Hasslewood Shannon, this print titled "Lucien Pissarro" is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection. It presents a seated male figure rendered in a restrained palette, emphasizing form and atmosphere over decorative detail.
Subject & Meaning
The work portrays a bearded gentleman in dark clothing, holding a cane and turned slightly to the right. His gaze is directed downward, suggesting introspection or quiet contemplation, while the subdued lighting accentuates the solemn mood.
Technique & Style
Executed as a print, the image relies on contrasts of light and shadow to model the figure’s volume. The handling of tonal variation and the fleeting impression of illumination echo the concerns of late‑19th‑century Impressionism, though the medium remains firmly graphic.
History & Provenance
Shannon produced the piece in the mid‑1890s, a period when he was engaged with the broader European art scene. It entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition, where it remains on view as part of the museum’s print and drawing department.
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