Paul Nash
British painter of war landscapes
Born
May 11th, 1889
136 years ago
Died
1946
79 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A significant British painter, associated with the British Surrealism movement. Engaged as an official war artist during World War I, captured the devastation of battlefields through evocative landscapes. Participated in various exhibitions throughout the 20th century, influencing the artistic representation of war. Published several writings on art and painting, contributing to the discourse within the art community.
Created striking war landscapes
Worked as an official war artist in WWI
Exhibited at the 1936 International Surrealist Exhibition
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