Record

Collection NameSpencer, Stanley
RefNoTGA 733/2/125
LevelItem
TitleTyped letter from Stanley Spencer, 'Quinneys', Cookham, to Dudley Tooth.
Date22 October 1942
Extent4 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. Pencil notations by Spencer on reverse of p.1, and on front of p.1-3. Inscribed in pencil '105' top right p.1 (see 'guide' TGA 733/3/33 p.82).
Related MaterialWritten notes for this letter (TGA 733/2/124).

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