John
Piper
John Piper, a British painter and printmaker, was recognized for his landscapes featuring churches and ruins, also creating works in stained glass and stage design. If you’re looking for original John Piper prints and editions for sale or would like to sell, request a complimentary valuation and browse our network’s most in-demand works.
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Biography
John Piper was a prolific British artist, writer, and designer, known for his innovative use of abstract and semi-abstract forms in both his paintings and his architectural work. Born on December 13, 1903, in Epsom, Surrey, England, his early life was marked by a love of the outdoors, and a love of art that was nurtured by his father, who was a solicitor and amateur artist. Piper was educated at Epsom College and later studied at Richmond School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London.
In the 1930s, Piper became associated with the British abstract art movement, working alongside artists such as Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth. Piper's early works were heavily influenced by these artists, displaying an emphasis on geometric shapes and simple, almost monochromatic colour palettes. However, Piper soon began to develop his own distinct style, combining elements of abstraction with more traditional landscape painting.
During World War II, Piper was appointed as an official war artist. He documented the impact of the war on the British landscape, including the bombing of Coventry Cathedral in 1940. His emotive paintings of ruined buildings, such as the famous The Baptistry Window, Coventry Cathedral, captured the destruction and devastation caused by the war but also the resilience of the British spirit.
John Piper passed away on June 28, 1992, in Fawley Bottom, England, but his artistic legacy lives on. His innovative approach to blending abstract and figurative elements in his work has influenced generations of artists, and his architectural designs continue to be celebrated as modern masterpieces. Today, Piper's art can be found in numerous public and private collections worldwide, and his contributions to the world of art and design will forever be remembered.
