John Piper, C.H.

Acquired by the present owner prior to 1977

The work is on wove paper which has not been laid down. The sheet is taped to the mount along each edge. The sheet undulates slightly across the surface, particularly along the edges and in the corners. There are some minor spots of mould visible on the verso. There is a horizontal line visible approximately 1cm. from the lower edge. This appears to be where the artist has extended the original sheet. Held behind glass in a simple rectilinear frame. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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