About Robert Spencer
Lived 1879 – 1931 (aged 51). Robert Spencer was an American painter and artist.
Oil on canvas painting named "Meadowland" by Robert Spencer in a Harer frame.
Robert Carpenter Spencer (1 December 1879 – 11 July 1931) was an American painter who received extensive recognition in his day. He was one of the Pennsylvania impressionists, but is better known for his paintings of the mills and working people of the Delaware River region than for landscapes. His work is held in numerous public collections.
Early years
Robert Carpenter Spencer was born on 1 December 1879 in Harvard, Nebraska, son of Solomon Hogue Spencer, a Swedenborgian clergyman and a distant descendant of the English noble Spencer family. and The Phillips Collection in Washington D.C.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Spencer?
American painter (1879-1931)
When was Robert Spencer born?
Robert Spencer was born on 1 December 1879 in Harvard.
When did Robert Spencer die?
Robert Spencer died on 11 July 1931 in New Hope.
What was Robert Spencer's occupation?
Robert Spencer was a painter and artist.
What nationality was Robert Spencer?
Robert Spencer was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Spencer (artist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Spencer. https://biography.guide/robert-spencer/
MLA: "Robert Spencer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-spencer/.
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