Subject

Cannon

The Defense of Champigny — Édouard Detaille

Cannon is a subject in art. The gallery holds 42 works in this subject in art, including works by Jacques-Louis David, Peter Paul Rubens and Winslow Homer.

Cannon is a surname of Gaelic origin: in Ireland, specifically Tir Chonaill (Donegal) (North West Ireland). It is also a Manx surname, where it arose from the Goidelic "Mac Canann" meaning "son of a whelp or wolf", related to the Anglo-Irish "Mac Connon", "Connon" and similar names.

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Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cannon?

Cannon is a surname of Gaelic origin: in Ireland, specifically Tir Chonaill (Donegal) (North West Ireland).

How many Cannon works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 42 public-domain Cannon works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Cannon artists?

Key Cannon artists in the collection include Jacques-Louis David, Peter Paul Rubens and Winslow Homer.

Where can I see Cannon works?

Cannon works in the collection are held by Museo del Prado, Palace of Versailles and National Gallery of Art.