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Britanic
Born: Cookham
Pre-Raphaelitan
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Born on June 30th, 1891, into a large family deeply rooted in music and religion, Spencer’s early education was shaped by his sisters, Annie and Florence, who provided him with an unconventional yet stimulating home environment before he enrolled at the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1908 to 1912. He absorbed elements of French Post-Impressionism, notably the expressive use of color championed by Paul Gauguin, and drew inspiration from early Italian painting, particularly the masterful storytelling and emotional depth found in Giotto's frescoes.