Lot 46
46
John Piper, C.H. (1903-1992)
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John Piper, C.H. (1903-1992)

Tryfan

Details
John Piper, C.H. (1903-1992)
Tryfan
signed 'John Piper' (lower left)
black ink, coloured crayon, watercolour and bodycolour
10¼ x 12 in. (26 x 30.5 cm.)
Executed circa 1944.
Special notice
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Sale room notice
Please note that this work is inscribed 'Tryfan/from the slope of Carnedd Dafydd' (on the reverse)

Lot Essay

In 1947 John Piper bought a cottage at Nant Ffrancon, Wales. Here he began a series of works exploring the geology and monumentality of the impressive landscapes of Snowdonia. A similar view, 'Tryfan from Llyn Bochlwyd' was sold in these rooms on 21 November 1995, lot 53.

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