Artwork
Llangloffan Baptist Church
Llangloffan Baptist Church is a print by John Piper. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Above the door, the name "Llangloffan Baptist Church" and the year "1862" are carved into the stone.
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.
Overview
Llangloffan Baptist Church is a 1964 lithograph by John Piper, depicting a rural chapel in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows the chapel's entrance, nestled under a stone arch and surrounded by rugged terrain, conveying a sense of timelessness and weathering.
Technique & Style
The lithograph's rough textures and uneven lines evoke a sketch-like quality, capturing the church's raw, unpolished character.
Context
The chapel, dated 1862, is presented in its natural environment, with ivy-covered walls and narrow windows, emphasizing its integration into the landscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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