Peter Brook Special Offers!

 

November 25th marks 15 years since the passing of Peter Brook. To commemorate this, we’ve selected two of his most celebrated images, each deeply connected to Peter's life, and are offering a special promotion on both for just two days.

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Peter had a lifelong love for the color red—it adorned his front door, his car, his favorite hat, and the charming old farmyard doors of the Dales, which he so adored. He was also an avid admirer of Collie dogs, having three of his own and often visiting farms to watch these hardworking dogs in action. Neighbours, one of his most iconic works, captures these beloved red doors with two Collies peeking underneath, making it a true reflection of Peter’s passions.

NEIGHBOURS (Standard) - RRP £140

Use the code: OFFER1 in the checkout to apply the extra discount


NEIGHBOURS (Embellished) - RRP £230

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Today and tomorrow only! Ends midnight Monday 25th November

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Peter also had a deep affection for snowy scenes and woodland landscapes. Known for his beautiful winter portrayals, he often depicted the open moorland as well as wooded paths blanketed in snow. The Woods are Lovely, Dark and Deep is another of his most cherished images, showing Peter himself, along with his dog, wandering through a serene, snow-covered forest.

THE WOODS ARE LOVELY DARK AND DEEP… (Standard) - RRP £140

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THE WOODS ARE LOVELY DARK AND DEEP… (Embellished) - RRP £230

Use the code: OFFER4 in the checkout to apply the extra discount

Today and tomorrow only! Ends midnight Monday 25th November

 

7 more fantastic Peter Brook titles for you! (Part II)

 

8. Walking in the Dales with a very disappointed dog

Peter had a thing for road signs and used them fabulously in his paintings. This one reads “No cats eyes for 2 miles”, explaining the disappointed dog!

9. Hello! The dog recognized you before I did!

10. Stopping in the woods

Peter depicted himself caught short a few times in his works. Seen here, almost out of view in the trees, whilst Shep waits patiently.

11. Snow on snow

An additional caption reads, “I think the dog may have spotted the 2 deer which are living in this wood”. Shep is almost invisible in this painting. Only his red collar makes his markings distinguishable from the falling snow.

12. Climbing back out of a Pennine valley and heading for Paris (Paris, Scholes where I was born)

13. Neighbours

Such an iconic piece. A simple but effective title. As with many of Peter’s titles, we know firsthand that it rarely fails to make someone smile when seeing it for the first time.

14. 72 for 8 in difficult conditions

How would we know what Peter and Shep were looking in this painting without the title? A score of ‘72 for 8’ tells us they both watching a a cricket team hanging on in the pouring rain.

 

7 of our favourite Peter Brook titles.... (Part I)

 

Where Do the Titles Come From?

When asked about the inspiration behind his artwork titles, Peter once said:
"I don't know, they float into my mind really. They just come out of the blue, they are like poems really, some of the titles. I just write on what I’m thinking."

Some of Peter's titles are straightforward, capturing the essence in just a few words. But others? They’re more like paragraphs—unfolding narratives within themselves! These titles seem to carry as much emotion and meaning as the paintings they belong to.

Here are some of our favorites…

  1. Just a ruin with an outside toilet

2. A pot of tea and a bacon tea cake will do nicely…

3. Thinking he’d heard a dog bark

4. For sale (with planning permission) a very desirable, well-situated property with extensive views (especially through the roof)

5. Who lives in a house like this? No one - it’s in a reservoir catchment area

6. Trespassing for the sake of art

7. Stop here on red - but no need to stop overnight!