Who painted Sea and Breeze?

Sea and Breeze was painted by Charles Hasslewood Shannon in 1894.

Where can I see Sea and Breeze?

Sea and Breeze is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Sea and Breeze?

Sea and Breeze is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Sea and Breeze

Charles Hasslewood Shannon , 1894

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.

Accession no.: 1941.188
Credit line: Twenty-fifth anniversary gift, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection

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.