john piper 1903 - 1992
born in Epsom, Surrey. He began by studying law in
father's firm and writing poetry and went on to study
at Richmond School of Art and the RCA. During the 1930's
he abandoned abstract art for a more romantic portrayal
of buildings and places. It is this British Romanticism for
which Piper has become renowned. He painted the after
effects of war on England's architectural heritage as part
of Recording Britain.
His work is linked to his friendships with the Sitwells,
Benjamin Britten and John Betjemen. Piper's diverse talent
is shown in his painting, book illustration and design,
textiles, ceramics and of course the stained glass of
Coventry Cathedral.
John Piper has been widely exhibited in England as well
as abroad. In 1983 the Tate Gallery showed a retrospective
of his work.
pair of Sanderson fabric curtains designed by John Piper,
Stones of Bath
c.1962 sold
King Penguin 1st edition 1950
contains 16 full page colour illustrations by John Piper p.o.a.
Postcards of Romney Marsh Churches
after watercolours by John Piper (private collections)
50p each