Paul Nash

British painter of war landscapes

Paul Nash - Artists & Creatives born May 11th, 1889
Born
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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