Sir Stanley Spencer painting stolen

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a painting by the British artist was stolen from an art gallery in Cookham, Maidenhead, in the early hours of Sunday (29/4).
At just before 1am, an offender smashed a window at the Stanley Spencer Gallery, in High Street, and stole a painting on display inside. Police were alerted by a member of the public.
The painting is entitled:

(dated 1948). It is privately owned and had been loaned to the gallery.
Investigating officer Det Con Iain Watkinson, of Force CID in Maidenhead, said: “The painting is very distinctive and it holds a great deal of sentimental value to the owners. The owners and the gallery are both devastated by its loss.
“I would like to speak to anyone who saw any suspicious vehicles in the area, or a person or people acting suspiciously, around the time of the burglary.
“I would also urge people working in the art industry to be vigilant and be aware this painting has been stolen.”
Anyone with information should contact Det Con Watkinson on the non emergency number, 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously, telephone 0800 555 111.