LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas

Measurements:

36.22 in. (92.00 cm.) (height) by 24.02 in. (61.00 cm.) (width)

Literature:

John Rothenstein (ed.), The Masters 80, Stanley Spencer, Jarrold and Sons Limited, Norwich, 1967, cat. no.XV, illustrated p.8 and pl.XV;; Louise Collis, A Private View of Stanley Spencer, Heinemann, London, 1972, p.111;; Carolyn Leder, Stanley Spencer: The Astor Collection, Thomas Gibson Publishing Limited, London, 1976, p.25 (as Dogs);; William Feaver, Observer, 'The Last Pre-Raphaelite,' 14th September 1980, illustrated p.29;; Duncan Robinson, Stanley Spencer, Phaidon Press, London, 1990, illustrated, pl.88;; Keith Bell, Stanley Spencer: A Complete Catalogue of Paintings, London, Phaidon, 1992, cat. no.427, illustrated p.231.

Provenance:

Arthur Tooth & Sons, London, where acquired by Wilfrid A. Evill 23rd April 1958 for £200.0.0, by whom bequeathed to Honor Frost in 1963