About this objectSteer typically depicted his nudes in naturalistic poses in everyday settings, such as this modest sofa. This unidealised presentation of the female nude was viewed as more risqué than posing a nude in deliberately stylised, historical or classical contexts as seen in Steer’s ‘Reclining Nude’ (1896), also in the Williamson collection.
The paleness of the model’s complexion is emphasised by the pearlescent colour tones and the contrasting darkness of the surrounding room.
MakerSteer, Philip Wilson (1860-1942)
Maker Rolepainter
Date Madec. 1896-1898
Period19th century
Medium and Materialsmedium: oil
support: canvas
Style and IconographyImpressionist
Style and IconographyNude
Techniqueoil on canvas
Measurementssupport: height: 90.2 cm
support: width: 110.5 cm
