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One of the most important British artists of the twentieth century, John Piper’s distinctive work possesses a character and style like no other. Playing at the boundary between the abstract and the figurative, Piper’s use of colour, shape, and composition merge together to create an exceptional aesthetic. Known for his WWII paintings and the iconic stained glass windows at Coventry Cathedral, some of Piper’s most beautiful work can be found in the quiet details of the British landscape. ‘Stonehenge’ depicts the ancient Wiltshire monument, standing against a stormy sky. Piper’s use of colour and texture is breathtaking mixing rust tones with bleak greys, and using a range of brush techniques, Piper captures the brooding storm with impressionistic clarity, allowing the majesty and mysticism of Stonehenge to come to the fore. A truly beautiful print, Piper’s work continues to inspire in the twenty first century.
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