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Bolingbroke at Lydiard Tregoze

John Piper, 1940

A depiction of the interior of St. Mary's Church which stands directly behind Lydiard House and is famous for the quality of its 17th Century monuments and stained glass. Lydiard's famous 'Golden Cavalier' (incorrectly titled Bolingbroke by Piper) is immediately recognisable and Piper perfectly captures that startling constrast between the gilded captain and the shadowy chancel which he inhabits.

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Title of artwork, date

Bolingbroke at Lydiard Tregoze, 1940

Date supported

2002

Medium and material

Oil, pen & ink on canvas laid over panel

Dimensions

29 x 37 cm

Grant

10500

Total cost

22000

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