Paul Nash

1889–1946 · British · 30 artworks

SurrealismModernismExpressionismCubismSymbolic landscapesAbstracted formsUse of geometric shapesMonochromatic palettesEvocative atmosphere

artist bio

Paul Nash was a British Surrealist painter and war artist, known for his landscapes infused with symbolism and a sense of unease. He played a significant role in developing modernism in British art, blending elements of Cubism and Surrealism to create uniquely evocative works.

what you'll learn

Studying Nash's work allows students to explore the fusion of landscape painting with modernist styles, and to understand how art can convey emotional and psychological states through symbolic imagery and abstracted forms. Students can also learn about the role of art in documenting and interpreting historical events, particularly the impact of war.

related: Henry Moore, Edward Wadsworth

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30 artworks

March Landscape

1944