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Steer at Home, 109 Cheyne Walk (on Christmas Eve) c. 1929-30 (oil on panel)
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Steer at Home, 109 Cheyne Walk (on Christmas Eve) c. 1929-30 (oil on panel)
UCL281783 Steer at Home, 109 Cheyne Walk (on Christmas Eve) c.1929-30 (oil on panel) by Tonks, Henry (1862-1937); 32.4x41.9 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; (add.info.: Philip Wilson Steer (1860-1942) English painter; ); eUCL Art Museum, University College London; English, out of copyright
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Afternoon Tea Living Room Lounge Sitting Room Visitors Conversation Drinking Tea Entertaining
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Steer at Home, 109 Cheyne Walk (on Christmas Eve) c. 1929-30 captures a cozy and intimate scene in the living room of Philip Wilson Steer, an esteemed English painter. This oil painting by Henry Tonks showcases a moment of warmth and conviviality during the festive season. In this beautifully composed artwork, we are transported to a bygone era as we witness a group of visitors gathered in Steer's sitting room. The artist skillfully portrays the atmosphere with his meticulous attention to detail, from the soft glow of afternoon light filtering through lace curtains to the delicate porcelain tea cups clutched in their hands. The composition is centered around an animated conversation taking place between family members and friends. As they engage in lively discussion over cups of steaming tea, one can almost hear their laughter and feel their camaraderie filling the room. The figures are rendered with such lifelike precision that it feels as if we have been invited into this private gathering ourselves. Tonks' masterful brushwork brings out every nuance of expression on each face, capturing both individual personalities and collective joy. Through this painting, he immortalizes not only a specific time but also universal themes of connection and celebration that resonate across generations. Displayed proudly at UCL Art Museum, University College London, 'Steer at Home' remains an enduring testament to the power of art to capture fleeting moments and evoke timeless emotions.
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