Coventry Cathedral, 1940

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
J & J Cash woven picture of
John Piper's original painting of
Coventry Cathedral shortly after it
was destroyed in the Second World war
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
{hand written number   and   John Piper's signature}
 
 

Of outer frame: 38.0cm deep by 29.5cm wide
Of tapestry: 11.0cm high by 14.0cm wide

This J & J CASH woven picture commemorates the Silver Jubilee of the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral in 1962. The tapestry depicts a reproduction of John Piper's painting of the ruins of the old cathedral shortly after it's destruction during the Second World war. The picture is from a limited edition of 500, and each was signed in pencil by artist.
 
Printed label on reverse:
 

This picture entitled  "Coventry Cathedral, 1940", is one  of a limited edition of 500  designed and woven by  J. and J. Cash Limited,  Weavers of Coventry, England  to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of  the Consecration of the new  Cathedral in 1962. It has been copied  from an original painting by  John Piper of the ruins of the old  Cathedral shortly after it was  bombed. Each picture has been  personally signed by the artist.