"Shadows” by Charles Courtney Curran is a refined example of American Impressionism, capturing a quiet domestic moment with warmth and elegance. The artwork depicts a woman hanging laundry outdoors, bathed in natural sunlight that filters through her surroundings and creates soft, shifting shadows across her figure and clothing. Curran’s delicate brushwork and luminous color palette emphasize atmosphere over detail, inviting the viewer to appreciate the calm beauty of everyday life.