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John Piper — Long Sutton, Lincolnshire
John Piper

Long Sutton, Lincolnshire

A richly textured wool pile tapestry by John Piper depicting the historic church and village of Long Sutton in Lincolnshire, rendered in his characteristically bold and expressive style. The work translates Piper's signature approach to architectural subjects into the tactile medium of woven wool, capturing the dramatic interplay of light, shadow, and colour that defines his treatment of the English landscape. The tapestry brings a vivid, almost painterly energy to its subject, with the dense pile of the wool lending depth and warmth to the composition.

Medium
Wool pile tapestry in colours.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 19, 2017

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John Piper, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire

A richly textured wool pile tapestry by John Piper depicting the historic church and village of Long Sutton in Lincolnshire, rendered in his characteristically bold and expressive style. The work translates Piper's signature approach to architectural subjects into the tactile medium of woven wool, capturing the dramatic interplay of light, shadow, and colour that defines his treatment of the English landscape. The tapestry brings a vivid, almost painterly energy to its subject, with the dense pile of the wool lending depth and warmth to the composition.

Medium
Wool pile tapestry in colours.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Architectural Subject, Tapestry, 20th Century, Twentieth Century, Neo-Romantic, Male Artist, British Artist, Landscape, Muted Tones, Earthy Tones, Regionalism, Modern Art, Textile Art, Expressionist Style, Established Artist, British Scenery, Townscape

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