Piper, John: La Chapelle St Robert, Dordogne

A dynamic and wonderfully vivid screenprint, one of several produced by John Piper of church architecture in Charente and Dordogne in west and south west France in the late 1960s. It’s a signed artist’s proof copy. A reminder of summer holidays in France? Javerlhac-et-la-Chapelle-Saint-Robert is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. La Chapelle-Saint-Robert dates back to the 12th century, it features a Romanesque building which is classified as a historic monument and is distinguished by its imposing three-storey square bell tower. Piper creates a magical contrast between the simplicity of the Romanesque facade and the loose foliage to the right. More images can be provided on request. Artist: John Piper (British, 1903-1992) Title and date: La Chapelle St Robert, Dordogne, 1968, (Levinson 189) Image size: 59.0 x 80.0 cms.