Record

Collection NameSpencer, Stanley
RefNoTGA 733/2/124
LevelItem
TitleDraft or copy letter from Stanley Spencer, 'Quinneys', Cookham, to Dudley Tooth.
Date22 October 1942
Extent20 pieces
Access StatusRESTRICTED
Access ConditionsAccess permitted only with prior consent from the family and estate of Stanley Spencer.
DescriptionLetter explains the themes behind his painting in the 'thirties, including the Shipbuilding series, 'Christ in the Wilderness', 'Marriage at Cana', 'Promenade of Women', 'Village in Heaven' (or 'Village Fete'), 'Worship' and his concept of painting a Baptism and a Pentacost scene. Inscribed in pencil '105' top right p.1 (see 'guide' TGA 733/3/33 p.82).
Related MaterialTyped version of letter (TGA 733/2/125).

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