Flora
James Jebusa Shannon (1862-1923)
Oil on canvas
circa 1922
H 69.9 x W 59.7 cm
Credit: Glasgow Museums (via Art UK)
Presented by the Trustees of the Hamilton Bequest, 1928
Painting a youthful beauty among the foliage was quite a trend, not only for its symbolism, but also for the technical challenge of the play of light. Shannon handles this with aplomb. "Flora" has rather an arch expression, giving her a pleasing individuality.
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