Spencer Gore studied at the Slade and became the first president of the Camden Town Group in 1911. He painted music halls, London interiors and landscapes in strong Post-Impressionist colour. His Brighton Pier appeared in the first issue of Blast. He died of pneumonia at 35 after painting a series of views in Richmond Park.
Spencer Gore
Painter of music halls and landscape; Camden Town Group
- Born
- 26 May 1878, Epsom, Surrey
- Died
- 27 March 1914, Richmond, Surrey
Where to see their work
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How You See Me: 400 Years of Portraiture from Swindon’s Museums, Museum & Art Swindon, Swindon
Until 31 January 2027
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British Landscapes: A Sense of Place, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
Until 1 November
Further reading: Wikipedia