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 (1860-1942)
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
