Stanley Spencer
1891–1959 · British · 30 artworks
Neo-RomanticismDetailed realismUnconventional perspectiveSpiritual symbolismFigurative distortionNarrative complexity
artist bio
Stanley Spencer was a British painter known for his figurative and landscape paintings, often depicting scenes from his native Cookham. He uniquely blended everyday life with spiritual and visionary elements, creating a distinctive and personal style within the Neo-Romantic movement.
what you'll learn
Studying Spencer's work allows students to explore the integration of personal experiences and spiritual themes in art, as well as his unique approach to perspective and composition. Students can also learn about the Neo-Romantic movement and its focus on emotion and imagination.
related: Paul Nash, Graham Sutherland
30 artworks
Landscape. Cookham Dene.
1939
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The Resurrection - Waking Up 2
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Landscape with Magnolia
1938
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Rock roses. Old Lodge. Taplow.
1957
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Sarajevo, Bosnia
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The Blacksmith's Yard, Cookham
1932
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Ragusa (Dubrovnik)
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Daphne by the Window, Northern Ireland
1952
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Cookham
1914
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Marsh Meadows, Cookham
1943
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From the Artist's Studio
1938
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Garden Scene. Port Glasgow.
1944
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Gardens In The Pound, Cookham
1936
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The Red House. Wangford.
1926
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Landscape, Burghclere
1933
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Portrait of Rachel Westropp
1959
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Portrait Of J. E. Martineau
1956
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Portrait of Daphne Spencer
1951
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Wisteria. Cookham.
1942
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The harbour - St. Ives
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Rowborough. Cookham.
1934
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Terry's Lane, Cookham
1922
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Sorting Laundry
1927
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Neville Richard Murphy Ma
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Bellrope Meadow
1936
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Poppies
1938
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Columbines
1938
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Cottage at Wangford
1937
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Zermatt
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Merville Garden Village Near Belfast
1951
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