Artwork
Richmond Castle, Yorkshire
Richmond Castle, Yorkshire is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Philip Wilson Steer. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Technique & Style
The painting was executed in the early twentieth century and is recorded with an inception date of 1903-01-01.
Richmond Castle, Yorkshire is an oil painting on canvas created in 1903 by Philip Wilson Steer. The work belongs to the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is classified as a painting. Its support is canvas, and the medium employed is oil paint.
The dimensions are 74 in height and 87.6 in width. The subject depicts a tree and a castle. The painting was executed in the early twentieth century and is recorded with an inception date of 1903-01-01.
History & Provenance
Richmond Castle, Yorkshire is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as recorded in Wikidata documentation for the work. The painting, executed in oil on canvas, is catalogued there as part of the museum's holdings.
No exhibition history beyond its presence in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection is documented in the available sources.
Overview
Philip Wilson Steer's Richmond Castle, Yorkshire, an oil painting from 1903, presents a prominent castle situated atop a rocky elevation. The composition features surrounding trees and undulating terrain, reflecting Steer's later focus on inland landscapes. This work exemplifies the artist's engagement with British scenery, a recurring theme throughout his career as a notable British painter.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features Richmond Castle, prominently positioned on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by a verdant landscape of trees and rolling hills. A sky heavy with clouds creates an atmospheric backdrop. This depiction of a specific inland British landmark illustrates Steer's artistic evolution, as he increasingly turned his attention from earlier coastal scenes to rural subjects, a shift influenced by earlier British landscape painters.
Context
Philip Wilson Steer was a significant proponent of the British Impressionist movement. His artistic trajectory saw him move from marine subjects to inland vistas, drawing inspiration from the traditions of British landscape painting, particularly the works of John Constable and J.M.W. Turner. Beyond his painting practice, Steer also dedicated many years to teaching at the Slade School of Art, where he became an influential figure for generations of students.
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Artist
Philip Wilson Steer (28 December 1860 – 18 March 1942) was a British painter of landscapes, seascapes plus portraits and figure studies.
