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141 Studies for 'Shipbuilding on the Clyde'
Stanley Spencer, 1939–1945
Preliminary sketches for paintings of the Second World War, most of which were working sketches in Port Glasgow used in the series of panels 'Ship Building on the Clyde'. Imperial War Museum already owns 7 oil paintings from the series.
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Title of artwork, date
141 Studies for 'Shipbuilding on the Clyde', 1939–1945
Date supported
1960
Medium and material
Pencil
Grant
250
Total cost
250
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