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John Humphrey Spender

1910–2005

Cornish Tin Mines 1971
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7 artworks by John Humphrey Spender
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Biography

Humphrey Spender (19 April 1910 – 11 March 2005) was a British photographer, painter, and designer.

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Artworks

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  • Gravel Pit

    John Humphrey Spender
    1968
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  • Cornish Tin Mines

    John Humphrey Spender
    1969
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  • Donegal Coastscape

    John Humphrey Spender
    1969
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  • Donegal Landscape

    John Humphrey Spender
    1969
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  • Reedy Pool, Essex

    John Humphrey Spender
    1969
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  • Walled Landscape, Kerry

    John Humphrey Spender
    1969
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  • Cornish Tin Mines

    John Humphrey Spender
    1971
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Sketches, letters, etc.

  • Photograph of Ben Nicholson looking in the mirror

    John Humphrey Spender
    [c.1936]
  • Postcard from John Banting to Humphrey Spender

    John Banting, recipient: John Humphrey Spender
    [c.1930s]
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  • Letter from John Banting to Humphrey Spender

    John Banting, recipient: John Humphrey Spender
    [c.1960–70]
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  • Sketchbook by John Banting

    John Banting
    [c.1936–7]
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