Village

Details

John Piper, C.H. (1903-1992)
Village
signed 'John Piper' (lower left)
ink, wash, bodycolour and pastel
13½ x 20 in. (34.3 x 50.8 cm.)

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Lot Essay

The rocky landscape in the background appears to relate to scenery adjacent to John Piper's holiday home at Garn Fawr, near Fishguard in South West Wales. A date of circa 1968 is suggested by the style and subject-matter of this work.

S.L.

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