Who painted St.Peter's Church, Stanton Low?

St.Peter's Church, Stanton Low was painted by Piper in 1940.

Where can I see St.Peter's Church, Stanton Low?

St.Peter's Church, Stanton Low is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

St.Peter's Church, Stanton Low

Piper , 1940

St.Peter's Church, Stanton Low is a watercolor work on paper by Piper. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. St.

About this work

Overview

St. Peter's Church, Stanton Low is a watercolour painting by John Piper, created in 1940. The work depicts a rural church in a state of gentle neglect.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows St. Peter's Church, Stantonbury, surrounded by an overgrown churchyard with tilted gravestones. The scene conveys a sense of stillness and quiet abandonment.

Technique & Style

Piper's watercolour features loose brushstrokes, particularly in the rendering of the grass, and a focus on the texture of the church's stone walls. The effect is one of softened, faded colour.

History & Provenance

The painting was produced as part of the Recording Britain project, a wartime initiative to document places of national significance in England, funded by the Pilgrim Trust and directed by Sir Kenneth Clark.

Context

The work was created during the Second World War, a time when the British landscape was undergoing significant changes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Piper

A 1940s British artist known for delicate watercolours of country houses, churches, and riverside views, Piper captured quiet corners of England in soft washes and fine lines.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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