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Paul Nash
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Fan account of Paul Nash, a British surrealist painter and war artist.
1889-1946
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'Modern Textiles' (shop Sign Board) https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/modern-textiles-shop-sign-board-1926
"Modern Textiles (shop Sign Board)" by Paul Nash showcases a dynamic interplay of abstract shapes in a fluid composition, reflecting Nash's interest in surrealism and modernism. The piece, with its earthy and muted color palette, exemplifies Nash's exploration of texture and form characteristic of his distinguished artistic style.
November 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Swanage http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/nash-swanage-t01771
Purchased 1973
November 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Druid Landscape https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/druid-landscape-1938
"Druid Landscape" by Paul Nash features an abstract interpretation of natural forms, characterized by geometric structures with a sculptural quality. Nash, renowned for his evocative landscapes, captures a mystical essence in this work through bold forms and earthy tones, reflecting his interest in ancient landscapes and enigmatic shapes.
November 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Sketch for ‘Lavengro and Isopel in the Dingle’ https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/sketch-for-lavengro-and-isopel-in-the-dingle-1912
This sketch by Paul Nash depicts the characters Lavengro and Isopel from George Borrow's novel, set in a secluded countryside setting known as "the Dingle." Using a monochromatic palette and fluid lines, Nash captures a moment of candid conversation, reflecting the introspective and mysterious atmosphere of Borrow’s narrative.
November 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Footballers Prefer Shell https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/footballers-prefer-shell-1935
"Footballers Prefer Shell" is a dynamic artwork by Paul Nash, blending elements of abstraction with a sporting theme. The piece features a stylized depiction of a football scene, characterized by sharp geometric lines and a muted color palette.
November 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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The Edge of the Wood https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/the-edge-of-the-wood-1919
"The Edge of the Wood" by Paul Nash captures a lush, tranquil landscape characterized by vibrant trees and a serene path, blending earthy and pastel tones. Nash, known for his modernist approach and interest in the English landscape, infuses the scene with a unique sense of harmony and subtle dreamlike quality.
November 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Plage https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/plage-1928
“Plage” by Paul Nash showcases a surreal coastal scene where a geometric structure stands prominently against a backdrop of undulating waves and bare trees. Nash’s work often blends reality with dreamlike elements, reflecting his interest in the subconscious and natural landscapes.
November 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Dymchurch, Kent https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/dymchurch-kent
This artwork, "Dymchurch, Kent," by Paul Nash, captures the stark and haunting beauty of the coastal defenses in Dymchurch, marked by sweeping lines and subdued colors. Known for his wartime landscapes, Nash's piece reflects his fascination with the interaction between the natural world and human intervention.
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The Creation of Land https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/the-creation-of-land-1924
"The Creation of Land" by Paul Nash is a striking woodcut print that uses dynamic, abstract forms to depict monumental, undulating landscapes. Created in the early 20th century, Nash's work is inspired by his unique vision of nature and often reflects the dramatic transformation of the land.
November 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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The Creation of Adam and Eve https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/the-creation-of-adam-and-eve-1924
This artwork, titled "The Creation of Adam and Eve," is a wood engraving by Paul Nash, showcasing his distinctive use of geometric abstraction and bold contrasts. The piece blends elements of modernism with symbolic representations, capturing a dynamic and fragmented depiction of the biblical creation narrative.
November 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Garden Pond https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/garden-pond-1922
"Garden Pond" by Paul Nash, crafted in 1922, is a striking monochrome woodcut depicting an intricate landscape with stylized trees and water elements. Known for his surrealistic approach, Nash's work captures a natural scene with a dreamlike and abstracted intensity.
November 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Tench Pond in a Gale https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/tench-pond-in-a-gale-1922
Tench Pond in a Gale
November 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Bouquet https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/bouquet-1930
Paul Nash's "Bouquet" showcases a delicate arrangement of flowers in a decorative vase, embodying the interplay between nature and still life that Nash often explored. The composition is enriched with his unique touch of surrealism, blending geometric forms and soft colors to evoke a sense of tranquility and contemplation.
November 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Battle of Britain https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/battle-of-britain-1941
Paul Nash's "Battle of Britain" vividly captures the drama of aerial combat during World War II with swirling contrails against a serene sky. The painting reflects Nash's iconic surrealistic style, highlighting the contrast between the turbulence of war and the calmness of the English landscape below.
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Blue House on the Shore https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/blue-house-on-the-shore-1931
"Blue House on the Shore" is a serene composition by Paul Nash, showcasing a minimalist blue structure beside a tranquil seaside. The scene conveys a sense of calm with its clear skies, gentle waves, and distant mountains, capturing Nash's affinity for blending architecture and landscape.
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Flight of the Magnolia http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/nash-flight-of-the-magnolia-t07552
Purchased with assistance from the Friends of the Tate Gallery, the Art Fund and a group of donors 1999
November 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Sunset Flower https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/sunset-flower-1946
"Sunset Flower" by Paul Nash juxtaposes a delicate floral motif against a dramatic, dreamlike sky, reflecting his surrealistic approach to nature. The watercolor beautifully blends vivid hues to capture an ethereal and poetic landscape.
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Cloudscape (recto) https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/cloudscape-recto-1939
"Cloudscape (recto)" by Paul Nash depicts a dreamlike sky filled with a dynamic array of clouds, capturing the ethereal quality of light and atmosphere. Known for his visionary landscapes, Nash blends elements of surrealism and precision, reflecting his fascination with nature's transcendental beauty.
November 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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The Colne https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/the-colne-1925
Paul Nash's "The Colne" captures a serene riverside scene with a gentle bridge and lush trees reflected in calm waters, showcasing his delicate use of watercolor. Known for his landscape compositions, Nash's work often conveys a dreamlike quality, blending observation with a visionary interpretation of nature.
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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The Rye Marshes, East Sussex https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/the-rye-marshes-east-sussex-1932
In "The Rye Marshes, East Sussex," Paul Nash captures the tranquil beauty of the English landscape using geometric shapes and muted colors. The painting reflects Nash’s interest in combining natural forms with architectural elements, highlighting his distinctive approach to modernism and surrealism.
November 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Wire https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/wire
Paul Nash's "Wire" captures the haunting desolation of the World War I landscape, intertwining the twisted forms of barbed wire with barren, war-torn earth. As an official war artist, Nash's work often conveyed the grim realities faced by soldiers, making "Wire" a poignant reflection on the devastation of conflict.
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Winter Sea https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/winter-sea-1937
Paul Nash's "Winter Sea" captures a surreal and abstract interpretation of the seascape with rolling waves that resemble folded textiles, creating a sense of surreal tranquility. The muted palette and geometric forms reflect Nash's distinctive style, influenced by his experience as a war artist and his interest in symbolic landscapes.
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Lavengro and Isopel in the Dingle http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/nash-lavengro-and-isopel-in-the-dingle-t01782
Presented by the Friends of the Tate Gallery 1973
November 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Three Rooms http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/nash-three-rooms-t03205
Purchased 1981
November 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Sanctuary Wood https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/sanctuary-wood-1917
Paul Nash's "Sanctuary Wood" captures the bleak devastation of World War I battlefields, using stark lines and muted tones to convey a desolate landscape scarred by conflict. This piece exemplifies Nash's acclaimed ability to transform the tragedy of war into powerful, evocative art.
November 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM