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Llangloffan Baptist Church, by John Piper, 1964

Llangloffan Baptist Church

John Piper

1964

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Llangloffan Baptist Church is a 1964 by John Piper, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Piper
When & what style?
1964
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a quiet church nestled in a rocky landscape. The building sits under a crumbling stone arch, with ivy creeping up the walls. Above the door, the name "Llangloffan Baptist Church" and the year "1862" are carved into the stone. The windows are tall and narrow, letting in little light. Moss and rough terrain surround the church, giving it a weathered, timeless look. The print looks almost like a sketch, with rough textures and uneven lines. It’s not polished—just raw and real, like the church itself. If you like this style, check out John Piper.

The story of this work

Overview

A 1964 lithograph by John Piper portrays the entrance of Llangloffan Baptist Chapel in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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About the artist

Portrait of John Piper
Artist

John Piper

John Egerton Christmas Piper CH (13 December 1903 – 28 June 1992) was an English painter, printmaker and designer of stained-glass windows and both opera and theatre sets.

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