Stanley Spencer
Stanley Spencer (1891–1959) was a British painter, engineer and draftsperson.
Also recorded as Sir Stanley Spencer; Sir Spencer; Stanley Spencer (Sir); Cookham; Stanley, Sir Spencer.
Overview
Born at Cookham in 1891, died at Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital in 1959.
In detail
Stanley Spencer studied at University College London and Slade School of Fine Art. training under Henry Tonks is recorded. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is painting.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Burghclere. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.
Works named in the authority record are Leg of Mutton nude.
Work by Stanley Spencer is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Modern Art, Tate, National Gallery of Victoria and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Knight Bachelor.
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“Stanley Spencer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1282413: Stanley Spencer
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