Stanley Spencer
About this artwork
In this drawing of her husband, Hilda makes detailed observations of both head and body. She depicts Stanley day-dreaming but makes no suggestion as to the content of those dreams. Hilda Spencer was a talented artist, although frequently overshadowed by her famous husband. This tender drawing shows her highly skilful draughtsmanship. It was drawn when the Spencers were living at Burghclere in Hampshire, while Stanley was working on the murals for Sandham Memorial Chapel. Around the same time as this drawing was made, Stanley completed a drawing of his wife which complements this work.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Hilda Spencer (nee Carline)English (1889 - 1950)
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title:Stanley Spencer
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date created:1931
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materials:Pencil on paper
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measurements:50.80 x 35.30 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1978
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accession number:GMA 2068
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Hilda Spencer (nee Carline)
Hilda Spencer (nee Carline)
Hilda Spencer is probably best known as the wife and beloved muse of Stanley Spencer. However, she was an artist in her own right and came from an artistic background: both of her parents and her two brothers were artists. She studied at the Slade School of Fine Art, London, where Stanley also...