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Study for 'The Centurion's Servant'

Stanley Spencer, 1913–1914

© Estate of Stanley Spencer 2007. All Rights Reserved, DACS.

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.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Study for 'The Centurion's Servant', 1913–1914

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Oil on board, squared for transfer

Dimensions

27.5 x 27.5 cm

Grant

15000

Total cost

45000

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