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Gilbert Spencer at Abbott Hall

Maja Lorkowska, Exhibitions Editor

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Gilbert Spencer

Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Cumbria
23 March-29 June 2024

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Gilbert Spencer painting of a natural landscape
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Abbot Hall‘s new exhibition uncovers the genius of the 20th century artist and educator, one whose work can now reach a wider audience. Gilbert Spencer (1892-1979)’s major works are exhibited here for the first time in over 50 years.

You may also know him through his brother and fellow painter Stanley Spencer but Gilbert’s career spanned six decades and resulted in a sizeable body of work, from illustrations, preparatory studies to paintings and murals. He taught students at the Royal College of Art, Camberwell College and Glasgow School of Art. Today. His main area of interest was landscape and rural life, which he often recorded directly from life, painting outside.

Visit Abbot Hall’s Galleries 7 and 8 to enjoy the show.

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