{"product_id":"west-chester-pennsylvania-horace-pippin","title":"West Chester, Pennsylvania - Horace Pippin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA folk art painting by Horace Pippin, 'West Chester, Pennsylvania' presents a view of a brick building and tree, rendered in a simple, direct style with bold colours and flat perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHorace Pippin (1888-1946) was an American folk artist who began painting relatively late in life, after an injury sustained during World War I limited the mobility of his right arm. Largely self-taught, Pippin developed a distinctive style characterised by flat planes, strong outlines, and a limited colour palette. His subject matter often reflected his personal experiences, memories of his childhood, and observations of daily life in his community. He is recognised for his contributions to American art, particularly for his honest and direct portrayals of African American life. \n\n'West Chester, Pennsylvania' depicts a view of a brick building partially obscured by a large tree. The building's red brick contrasts with the blue sky and white clouds above. A white picket fence runs along the front of the property, adding a sense of enclosure. The composition is simple and direct, with a focus on the geometric forms of the building and the organic shape of the tree. The painting's flat perspective and bold colours are typical of Pippin's folk art style.\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=\"\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" 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;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/after-a-bath-mikulas-galanda\" 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;\"\u003eAfter a Bath - Mikuláš Galanda — Mikuláš Galanda\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":57720167039311,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57720170348879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57720170381647,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/West-Chester-Pennsylvania_Poster_CompositorV1_1779064444373.jpg?v=1779065559","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/west-chester-pennsylvania-horace-pippin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}