Horace Pippin: A Voice Forged in War and Color Horace Pippin (February 22, 1888 – July 6, 1946) remains a profoundly resonant figure in American art history—a testament to resilience, self-taught artistry, and the power of visual storytelling. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, into a family grappling with the legacy of slavery, Pippin’s journey from a young boy sketching racehorses to a celebrated painter is one of remarkable determ…