Sir Stanley Spencer

Sitterback to top

• Sir Stanley Spencer (1891-1959), Painter. Sitter associated with 33 portraits, Artist of 5 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Henry Lamb (1883-1960), Painter. Artist of 17 portraits, Sitter in 20 portraits.

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An early admirer of his work, Henry Lamb provided Spencer with encouragement and patronage, giving him a room in his house at Poole in 1922 and 1923. The painting that established Spencer's reputation, The Resurrection, Cookham (1924-6, Tate collection), was painted in a studio in Hampstead borrowed from Lamb.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 580

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• The Camden Town Group and beyond (27 November 2010 - 31 August 2011)