Horace pippin biography

Horace Pippin (Febru – July 6, ) was an American painter who painted a range of themes, including scenes inspired by his service in World War I, landscapes, portraits, and biblical subjects. Some of his best-known works address the U.S.'s history of slavery and racial segregation. Horace Pippin (born Febru, West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died July 6, , West Chester) was an American folk painter known for his depictions of African American life and of the horrors of war. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Horace Pippin was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Febru, to Horace and Harriet Johnson Pippin; his grandparents had been slaves.