About the artwork

A striking piece by Piper also presented in the Tate collection.

Signed original screenprint from the Kelpra/Tate Gallery portfolio of seven prints published in 1980 in an edition of 150, to celebrate the Kelpra Studio Exhibition at the Tate Gallery. The other artists were Patrick Caulfield, Gordon House, R.B. Kitaj, Victor Pasmore, John Piper, Joe Tilson and Gerd Winner.

Year: 1980

Framed size: 72.5cm x 58cm x 4.5cm

Detailed Condition: Excellent condition

Signature: Signed “John Piper” in pencil

Framing: Museum-grade oak frame, 99% UV-resistant glass to help protect the colours and the paper.

Mounting: Conservation-mounted using acid-free Japanese wheat-starch paste and Japanese paper

Delivery: Collect from the shop or contact Cal to arrange specialist art handlers

About the artist

John Piper (1903 – 1992) was an English painter, printmaker and designer. His work often focused on the British landscape, especially churches and monuments. He trained at the Richmond School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. Piper was an official war artist in World War II and his wartime depictions of bomb-damaged churches and landmarks, most notably those of Coventry Cathedral, made Piper a household name and led to his work being acquired by several public collections.

This print is one of an extensive series titled ‘Eye and Camera’, the first of which were made in 1967. For these prints, which are distinctly different from his topographical work, Piper uses photographic images fragmented and collaged, and juxtaposed with drawing.