Sir Stanley Spencer, R.A. (1891-1959)

Studies for 'The Disrobing of Christ'

Details

Sir Stanley Spencer, R.A. (1891-1959)
Studies for 'The Disrobing of Christ'
pencil and watercolour; squared for transfer
15 x 22 in. (38.1 x 55.8 cm.)
Executed in 1922

Provenance

Arthur Tooth & Sons, London.
Peter Nahum, London.

Literature

K. Bell, Stanley Spencer A Complete Catalogue of the Paintings, London, 1992, p.410.

Lot Essay

The finished version (Tate Gallery, London) shows the moment when the soldiers 'took the robe off from Him, and put His own rainment on Him' before leading Him away to Calvary.
(see K. Bell, loc. cit.).

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