Study for 'The Centurion's Servant'

Sir Stanley Spencer (1891 - 1959)

Fitzwilliam Museum

1913-1914

This is to the study for one of Spencer's most important early compositions in which he visualised a Biblical narrative in terms of his own childhood memories. Christ's miracle is located in the maid's bedroom of the Spencer family's home, with his own siblings serving as the actors.

• Medium: oil on board, squared for transfer
• Dimensions: 27.5 x 27.5cm
• Art Fund Grant: £15000 ( Total: £45,000)
• ArtFunded in: 2003
• Vendor: Fine Art Society

Provenance

Given by the artist to James Wood; by 2001 with the Fine Art Society.

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