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The Stanley Spencer Gallery is devoted to the work of one of Britain’s greatest painters, and is situated in Cookham where he was born and spent much of his working life. The village became the source of spiritual and artistic inspiration for the artist. The Gallery opened in 1962 in the former Methodist chapel where he worshipped as a child, and has the largest selection of Spencer’s works permanently on display.


Art Unlocked is an online talk series by Art UK in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies. This Curation is based on a talk by Amanda Bradley, Chair of Exhibitions Committee & Trustee at the Stanley Spencer Gallery, on 1st September 2021. You can find a recording at https://youtu.be/vjrmOr43r7E

Artists featured in this Curation: Stanley Spencer (1891–1959)
6 artworks

Self Portrait 1923

Stanley Spencer (1891–1959)

Oil on canvas

H 50.8 x W 40.6 cm

Stanley Spencer Gallery

The Last Supper 1920

Stanley Spencer (1891–1959)

Oil on canvas

H 112.6 x W 145.2 cm

Stanley Spencer Gallery

Sarah Tubb and the Heavenly Visitors 1933

Stanley Spencer (1891–1959)

Oil on canvas

H 108.9 x W 119 cm

Stanley Spencer Gallery

At the Chest of Drawers 1936

Stanley Spencer (1891–1959)

Oil on canvas

H 50.8 x W 66 cm

Stanley Spencer Gallery

The Beatitudes of Love (5): Contemplation 1938

Stanley Spencer (1891–1959)

Oil on canvas

H 91.4 x W 61 cm

Stanley Spencer Gallery

Self Portrait 1959

Stanley Spencer (1891–1959)

Red Conté crayon on paper

H 53.7 x W 35.7 cm

Stanley Spencer Gallery