Timothy Hyman is a figurative painter, art writer and curator. A recognised authority on Sienese painting and the work of Pierre Bonnard, he has published acclaimed monographs on both. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Beckmann and Hopper, he explores his personal relationship, both real and mythological, with the city where he lives and works. His paintings and drawings are in many public collections, including Arts Council, British Museum, British Council, Contemporary Art Society, Deutsche Bank, Government Art Collection, Los Angeles County Museum, The Museum of London, Royal Academy, and Brighton, Bristol, Lincoln, Sheffield and Swindon art galleries.

This watercolour was made during Hyman’s 60 visits to Maggie’s Centres as part of an artist’s residency 2011-12, and was exhibited as part of the resulting series at the Royal Academy in 2015.