Lady with a Cyclamen (The Honourable Mrs H. Chaloner Dowdall, 1876–1939)
Tibullus in the House of Delia
The Sower and the Reaper
Movements: contemporary realism
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Copyright status: Public domain
Lifespan: 74 years
Vibe: elegant
Creative periods: mature period
Born: 1863, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Room fit: living room
Nationality: United Kingdom
Topics explored:
portrait
victorian era
study
classical art
reflection
Works on APS: 102
Mediums: oil on canvas
early life and education
charles haslewood shannon, a prominent english artist, was born on april 26, 1863, in sleaford, lincolnshire. he was the son of rev. frederick william shannon, rector of quarrington, and catherine emma manthorp, daughter of a surgeon. this artistic lineage would later influence shannon's own path to becoming a celebrated artist. shannon attended the city and guilds of london art school (then known as south london school of technical art, formerly lambeth school of art). his early work was characterized by a heavy, low tone, which he later abandoned in favor of clearer, more transparent colors.
artistic achievements
shannon's artistic style was significantly influenced by his lifetime partner charles ricketts and the great venetians. he achieved great success with his portraits and giorgionesque figure compositions, marked by a classic sense of style. his etchings and lithographic designs also garnered notable attention.
shannon was awarded a first-class gold medal at munich in 1895 and a first-class silver medal in paris in 1900. he was also a member of the international society of sculptors, painters, and gravers. unfortunately, shannon's career ended prematurely due to a fall in 1928, which resulted in neurological damage, amnesia, and ultimately, his retirement from art. important: visit AllPaintingsStore's dublin municipal gallery to explore more about art history and shannon's contributions to british art. you can also discover shannon's works on AllPaintingsStore by visiting https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/charles-haslewood-shannon, where you can find an extensive collection of his artworks and learn more about his life and legacy.
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