{"product_id":"the-trial-of-john-brown-horace-pippin","title":"The Trial of John Brown - Horace Pippin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1942 oil painting by Horace Pippin depicting the 1859 trial of abolitionist John Brown, rendered in the artist's signature folk art style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorace Pippin, a self-taught artist from Pennsylvania, produced this work in 1942. It depicts the 1859 trial of the abolitionist John Brown following his raid on Harpers Ferry. Pippin, who served in the 369th Infantry Regiment during the First World War, often returned to themes of American history and racial justice in his painting. His approach to the subject is direct and unadorned, prioritising the narrative weight of the scene over academic perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is arranged with a clear focus on the courtroom floor, where a figure lies prone, surrounded by a semi-circle of observers. The men in the background are rendered with a repetitive, rhythmic quality, their dark coats and bearded faces creating a sombre atmosphere. Pippin uses a restricted palette, relying on the contrast between the dark attire of the spectators and the lighter tones of the floorboards and the central figure. The spatial arrangement is flattened, which draws the viewer into the immediate tension of the courtroom rather than suggesting a deep, realistic space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting is part of a series Pippin created regarding John Brown, a figure he held in high regard. The work reflects his ability to distil complex historical events into singular, powerful images. By focusing on the physical presence of the figures and the starkness of the setting, Pippin conveys the gravity of the legal proceedings. His work remains a significant example of twentieth-century American folk art, demonstrating a unique visual language that bypasses traditional training to communicate historical memory with clarity and force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-finding-of-the-body-of-saint-mark-joseph-lindon-smith\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Finding of the Body of Saint Mark by Joseph Lindon Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-flaying-of-the-corrupt-judge-sisamnes-gerard-david\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Flaying of the Corrupt Judge Sisamnes by Gerard David\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/horace-pippin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHorace Pippin prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Horace Pippin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131152564559,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131158954319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131158987087,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131159019855,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131159052623,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131159085391,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131159118159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131159150927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131159183695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131159216463,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131159249231,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131159281999,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Trial-of-John-Brown_Poster_CompositorV1_1792115087781.jpg?v=1792136141","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/products\/the-trial-of-john-brown-horace-pippin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}