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Philip Wilson Steer
19th Century
19th Century

Philip Wilson Steer

Born 1860 Died 1942 Works span 1879–1942

Early Life and Artistic Foundations Philip Wilson Steer, born in Birkenhead in 1860, emerged from a family deeply rooted in the artistic world—his father was both a portrait painter and a dedicated art teacher. This early exposure proved formative, nurturing a sensibility that would define his life’s path. A relocation to Whitchurch near Monmouth when he was just three years old instilled a connection with the British countryside that…

100
dated works
25
chapters
1879
first work
1942
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Philip Wilson Steer's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Philip Wilson Steer's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.