Horace Pippin

Horace Pippin (1888-1946) was a self-taught African American painter known for his poignant and expressive depictions of African American life, as well as scenes from World War I, in which he served. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Pippin used art as a form of healing and expression, overcoming a severe arm injury sustained during the war which initially made painting challenging. One of Pippin’s most celebrated works is «The Domino Players» (1943), which illustrates a simple, intimate family scene, infused with subtle commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time. Despite his late start in art and physical limitations, Pippin’s work achieved considerable acclaim during his lifetime, and he was recognized by major institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Great laconic style, with limited color palette and sharp lines, great for scenes and action oriented subjects. The Midlibrary score is 9/9.