About this objectIn this intimate painting, Steer creates an almost abstract impression of his mother, Emma Steer née Harrison (1816-1898) in her final years.
The artist was born in Grange Mount, Birkenhead to Emma and Philip Steer (1810-1871). The elder Philip Steer was a portrait painter who gave the young artist his earliest training. As a child, Philip Wilson Steer slept with a paintbox under his pillow. He later studied in Paris from 1882-1884 where he became a follower of Impressionism. His family wealth provided a financial safety net for him to experiment with newer styles of painting.
MakerSteer, Philip Wilson (1860-1942)
Maker Rolepainter
Date Madec. 1893-1894
Period19th century
Medium and Materialsmedium: oil
support: panel
Style and IconographyImpressionist
Style and IconographyPortrait
Techniqueoil on panel
Measurementssupport height: 20.5 cm
support width: 27 cm
