Giclée print, Limited Edition (1/850) on 310gms thick, 100% cotton rag. Hand-numbered and hand-embossed.

Image: 56.00 x 37.00; paper: 70.00 x 49.00 cm

“Neighbours” by Stanley Spencer: A Universal Gift of Memory

Painted in 1936, “Neighbours” captures the tranquil garden of ‘Fernlea’, Stanley Spencer’s childhood abode in Cookham. The figures portrayed are none other than Annie, Spencer’s sister, and an unnamed cousin, exchanging tulips as tokens of affection.

Yet, beyond the personal recollection, this canvas resonates universally. Spencer deliberately forgoes specific names, opting instead for the title ‘Neighbours’. In doing so, he invites viewers to perceive the painting as more than a singular memory. It transforms into a celebration of neighborliness, a testament to the warmth of human connections and the act of giving.

“Neighbours” stands as one of Spencer’s most cherished works—a canvas where individual stories merge into a collective tapestry of shared moments.

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