Philip Wilson Steer 1860-1942
Woman in Interior (Washing by the Fireplace), 1895 circa
oil on canvas-board
30.5 x 20.3 cm
12 x 8 in
12 x 8 in
numbered '#156' verso; with title on Gallery label attached verso
Winsdor and Newton label for canvas board from c 1893. 'In Britain, Steer pioneered the new French concept of painting naturalistic bedroom scenes of women dressing or washing. It was...
Winsdor and Newton label for canvas board from c 1893.
"In Britain, Steer pioneered the new French concept of painting naturalistic bedroom scenes of women dressing or washing. It was an approach derived from French artist Edgar Degas. This scene places the viewer in the role of voyeur, and the girl’s absorption in her reflection echoes our own consideration of her."
Tate's description of 'Model Seated Before a Mirror' (T11973)
"In Britain, Steer pioneered the new French concept of painting naturalistic bedroom scenes of women dressing or washing. It was an approach derived from French artist Edgar Degas. This scene places the viewer in the role of voyeur, and the girl’s absorption in her reflection echoes our own consideration of her."
Tate's description of 'Model Seated Before a Mirror' (T11973)
Provenance
JPL Fine Arts, London (active 1972-2001), with label attached verso;Private Collection, London
