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About the Item
Sir Stanley Spencer (British, 1891–1959)
Hilda Naming Butterflies
Pencil on paper
15 3/8 x 10 3/8 in. (39 x 26.5 cm)
Frame: 57.5 x 45 cm
Provenance: The Collection of Julian Raffles
This delicate pencil drawing by Sir Stanley Spencer captures a moment of intimacy and quiet observation, depicting his first wife, Hilda Carline, engaged in naming butterflies. The subject reflects Spencer’s deep fascination with both domestic life and the spiritual resonance of everyday acts—an enduring theme throughout his career.
Sir Stanley Spencer is regarded as one of Britain’s most original 20th-century painters. Trained at the Slade School of Fine Art, he became associated with the Slade’s "Crisis of Brilliance" generation, alongside artists such as Paul Nash and Dora Carrington. Spencer is best known for his visionary paintings of his native Cookham, which he often referred to as his “heaven on earth.” His unique fusion of biblical subjects with scenes of village life earned him critical acclaim, culminating in major commissions such as the Sandham Memorial Chapel murals.
Works featuring Hilda hold a special place in Spencer’s oeuvre, as she was both muse and central figure in some of his most poignant and personal compositions. This drawing demonstrates his ability to imbue even the simplest of subjects with tenderness, psychological depth, and quiet reverence.
This work is behind glass, in a thick folded mount in white, a silvered wood frame with a few chips.
- Creator:Stanley Spencer (1891 - 1959, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.38 in (39.07 cm)Width: 10.38 in (26.37 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Condition:Recently cleaned and bleached to get rid of the oxidisation, backed on to acid free paper, a few small losses are exposed to the edges. The drawing itself is squared which doesn’t unduly compromise the image.
- Gallery Location:Petworth, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU540316876602
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