Lot Essay
The current lot is after a drawing by Thomas Gainsborough (see J. Hayes, The Landscape Painting of Thomas Gainsborough: A Critical Text and Catalogue Raisonné, London, 1982, no. 62a, p. 398).
The visionary approach to landscape adopted by 18th century Romantic artists, such as Thomas Gainsborough had a profound influence on Piper. Like many artists before him, he exercised his admiration by making copies of their work (see A. West, John Piper, London, 1979, p. 234 for further examples).
The visionary approach to landscape adopted by 18th century Romantic artists, such as Thomas Gainsborough had a profound influence on Piper. Like many artists before him, he exercised his admiration by making copies of their work (see A. West, John Piper, London, 1979, p. 234 for further examples).