About this objectFrom 1893 to 1911, the artist visited sites associated with the 18th century picturesque tour in order to capture the ‘ideal English landscape’ in his paintings. He adopted a more traditional English style, inspired by J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851), John Constable (1776-1837) and Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788).
Steer enjoyed working outdoors but hated strong sunlight and draughts. He would often create preparatory works which he would later finish in his studio.
MakerSteer, Philip Wilson
Maker Roledraughtsman
Date Made1910
Period20th century
Medium and Materialsmedium: pencil
support: paper
Place MadeShropshire, England
Style and IconographyLandscape
Style and IconographyEnglish landscape
Inscription and MarksP W Steer
Method: written ink
Position: bottom left
Techniquepencil on paper
Measurementsmedium height: 24.1cm
medium width: 35.6cm
