Paul Nash: The Master Of The Image 1889–1946
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. Faded spine.
A richly detailed work of art history and biography, this volume chronicles the life and artistic vision of Paul Nash, one of Britain's most celebrated modernist painters, from his birth in 1889 to his death in 1946. Margot Eates presents a comprehensive portrait of an artist whose haunting landscapes and surrealist imagery left an indelible mark on twentieth-century British art, tracing his evolution from his early pastoral works through his powerful contributions as an official war artist in both World Wars. With scholarly authority and an appreciative eye, Eates illustrates how Nash synthesized the influences of European modernism with a deeply personal, almost mystical relationship to the English countryside, producing images of extraordinary emotional resonance. The text details his friendships, critical reception, and the philosophical underpinnings that shaped his unique aesthetic, offering readers an intimate understanding of the man behind the masterworks. This authoritative study stands as an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand Nash's enduring legacy as a master of the painted image.
Author: Margot Eates
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, John Murray
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. Faded spine.
A richly detailed work of art history and biography, this volume chronicles the life and artistic vision of Paul Nash, one of Britain's most celebrated modernist painters, from his birth in 1889 to his death in 1946. Margot Eates presents a comprehensive portrait of an artist whose haunting landscapes and surrealist imagery left an indelible mark on twentieth-century British art, tracing his evolution from his early pastoral works through his powerful contributions as an official war artist in both World Wars. With scholarly authority and an appreciative eye, Eates illustrates how Nash synthesized the influences of European modernism with a deeply personal, almost mystical relationship to the English countryside, producing images of extraordinary emotional resonance. The text details his friendships, critical reception, and the philosophical underpinnings that shaped his unique aesthetic, offering readers an intimate understanding of the man behind the masterworks. This authoritative study stands as an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand Nash's enduring legacy as a master of the painted image.