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St.Peter's Church, Stanton Low, by Piper, watercolor, 1940

St.Peter's Church, Stanton Low

Piper

1940

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

St.Peter's Church, Stanton Low is a 1940 watercolor by Piper, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Piper
When & what style?
1940
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows an old stone church with a tall, narrow tower on the left and a worn entrance in the center. The walls look rough, with patches of missing bricks and a small arched doorway. The grass around the building is drawn in quick, loose strokes, and the whole scene feels a little faded. The artist focused on the texture of the stones and the way light hits the surface. It’s like they were in a hurry but still captured the details that matter. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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