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Paul Nash Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Paul Nash our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Paul Nash · 1889 – 1946

Eclipse of the Sunflower

1945 · British Council Collection, London · original 71 x 91 cm

This artwork embodies Nash’s signature blend of modernist techniques with traditional landscape painting, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation amidst a desolate scene. Its inclusion in the British Council Collection underscores its significance as a testament to artistic vision and enduring beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Sunrise, Inverness Copse

1918 · Imperial War Museum, London · original 25 x 36 cm

Explore Paul Nash's haunting watercolor 'Sunrise, Inverness Copse,' created in 1918 during WWI. Inspired by landscapes and influenced by Blake & Turner, this Expressionist masterpiece resides at the Imperial War Museum.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Landscape of Bleached Objects

1934 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland · original 74 x 62 cm

Explore Paul Nash's haunting 'Landscape of Bleached Objects,' a surrealist masterpiece blending abstraction and organic forms to evoke themes of decay, memory, and the ephemeral beauty of nature.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$28174 × 62 cm Commission at original size

The Window, Iver Heath

Bbc England, London · original 84 x 62 cm

Discover "The Window, Iver Heath" by Paul Nash – a stunning winter landscape oil painting from 1946. Explore its textured realism & evocative composition. Perfect for art collectors!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$29962 × 84 cm Commission at original size

Telecommunications

1934 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 52 x 65 cm

Discover Paul Nash’s "Telecommunications" (1934), a striking Cubist still life in grey & red. Explore this dynamic, geometric artwork – a unique piece of British Modernism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24665 × 52 cm Commission at original size

The Separation of Light from Darkness

1924

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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The Creation of Animals

1924

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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The Creation of the Starry Firmament

1924

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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The Creation of Birds and Fishes

1924

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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The Creation of Land

1924

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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The Diving Stage

1928 · British Council Collection, London · original 84 x 54 cm

Paul Nash's 'The Diving Stage' (1928) is a haunting modernist landscape—a stark, solitary diving platform against an ambiguous backdrop evoking isolation and anticipation. Explore its symbolic depth.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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The Creation of the Firmament

1924

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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November Moon

1942 · Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 76 x 51 cm

Explore Paul Nash's evocative landscape painting 'November Moon,' capturing the serene beauty of a moonlit night with ancient trees and symbolic seashells – a masterpiece from 1942.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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Druid Landscape

1938 · British Council Collection, London · original 59 x 41 cm

Discover 'Druid Landscape' by Paul Nash (1938). A surrealist masterpiece blending mythology, British landscapes & modernism. Explore its mystical symbolism and artistic inspiration.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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Landscape of the Moon's Last Phase

1944 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 64 x 76 cm

Experience Paul Nash's atmospheric 1944 landscape of the moon's last phase, featuring dramatic red skies and serene natural elements; discover this evocative piece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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Same size as the original$28976 × 64 cm Commission at original size

Circle of the Monoliths

1938 · Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds · original 79 x 104 cm

Explore Paul Nash’s ‘Circle of the Monoliths,’ a surreal 1938 painting blending Cubism & Surrealism. Cool blues, dynamic composition & ambiguous symbolism – a unique art piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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Same size as the original$437104 × 79 cm Commission at original size

Harbour and Room

1932 · Tate Liverpool, Liverpool · original 91 x 71 cm

Explore Paul Nash’s ‘Harbour and Room,’ a surreal 1932 oil painting of an unsettling interior. Discover its maze-like composition, muted colors & symbolic depth.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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Same size as the original$33671 × 91 cm Commission at original size

Landscape of the Megaliths

1934 · British Council Collection, London · original 50 x 73 cm

Explore Paul Nash's evocative 'Landscape of the Megaliths,' a striking abstract depiction of megalithic structures rendered in oil on canvas. Part of the British Council Collection, this masterpiece embodies modernist influences and captures timeless landscapes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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Same size as the original$25373 × 50 cm Commission at original size

Nest of the Siren

1930 · Government Art Collection, London · original 77 x 51 cm

Discover Paul Nash’s ‘Nest of the Siren’ (1930). A richly detailed, realistic painting featuring a striking bird within a dramatic window frame. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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Same size as the original$26251 × 77 cm Commission at original size

Nostalgic Landscape

1938 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 71 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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Same size as the original$25351 × 71 cm Commission at original size

The Stackyard

1925 · Herbert Art Gallery - Museum, Coventry · original 61 x 51 cm

A peaceful countryside scene featuring golden haystacks and a rustic red building comes to life in this 1925 modernist landscape by Paul Nash, inviting you to bring the beauty of British Modernism into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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Same size as the original$23851 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Landscape (verso)

Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 61 x 51 cm

A tranquil forest pathway filled with birds and lush greenery defines this peaceful landscape by British Modernist Paul Nash, offering a serene escape for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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The Ypres Salient at Night

1918 · original 71 x 92 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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Same size as the original$33892 × 71 cm Commission at original size

'Modern Textiles' (shop sign board)

1926 · original 91 x 106 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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A Howitzer Firing

1918 · original 71 x 91 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 113 artworks by Paul Nash
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The artist

Paul Nash

1889 – 1946

Quick facts

Movementssurrealism, expressionism
Top-ranked workEclipse of the Sunflower
Creative periodsmature period
Died1946
Museums on APSTate Britain, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Imperial War Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Walker Art Gallery
Also known asJohn Northcote Nash
Top 3 worksEclipse of the Sunflower, Sunrise, Inverness Copse, Landscape of Bleached Objects
Corpus themesblake, geometric abstraction, turner, war art precursor, british modernism

Biography

Early Life and Influences

Born: Kensington, United Kingdom (1889)
Died: 1946
Paul Nash was born on May 11, 1889, in London. His father, William Harry Nash, was a barrister, and his mother, Caroline Maude, displayed signs of mental illness from an early age. The family moved to Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, when Paul was young, a move intended to benefit his mother's health.
Education: He attended the Parsons School of Art and later the Slade School of Fine Art. While proficient in landscape painting, he struggled with figure drawing.
Early Influences: Nash was heavily influenced by William Blake and J.M.W. Turner, evident in his early works. He also drew inspiration from landscapes featuring ancient historical elements like burial mounds and Iron Age hill forts.

Artistic Style and Development

Style: Paul Nash's style blended modernism with traditional techniques. He utilized bold colors, geometric shapes, and abstract forms, distinguishing him from contemporaries.
Surrealist Leanings: While not strictly a Surrealist, Nash was influenced by the movement, particularly after seeing a Giorgio de Chirico exhibition in 1928. His work incorporated symbolic landscapes with everyday objects.
War Art: During World War I and II, Nash served as an official war artist. His depictions of battlefields were notable for their haunting beauty and exploration of the impact of conflict on the landscape. Notable works include "The Menin Road."
"Aerial Creatures": A series produced during WWII featuring anthropomorphic depictions of aircraft crashed in landscapes, demonstrating his evolving style and symbolism.

Major Achievements and Recognition

Pioneer of British Modernism: Nash played a crucial role in shaping British modern art, bridging traditional landscape painting with modernist aesthetics.
War Art Legacy: His wartime paintings are considered iconic representations of the conflict's impact on both soldiers and the environment.
Unit One Group: He co-founded Unit One in 1933 alongside Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth, a significant group within the British art scene.
Writer and Designer: Beyond painting, Nash was also a respected writer on art and designed applied arts such as stage scenery, fabrics, and posters.

Influences and Legacy

Influence on Subsequent Artists: Nash's unique style and use of color influenced generations of artists who followed.
Connection to Romanticism: His work is often linked to the English Romantic tradition, particularly through his connection to William Blake and J.M.W. Turner.
Exploration of Man vs. Nature: A recurring theme in Nash's later works was the relationship between humanity and nature, explored through symbolic imagery.
Continued Relevance: His paintings continue to be celebrated for their beauty, symbolism, and historical significance, remaining relevant to contemporary audiences.

Exhibitions and Collections

Ruskin Gallery: Nash's work has been exhibited at the Ruskin Gallery in the United Kingdom.
Tate Britain: His pieces can be found within the Tate Britain’s collection.
Imperial War Museum: Several of his war art pieces are housed in the Imperial War Museum.
York Art Gallery: His work is also part of the York Art Gallery's collection.
Government Art Collection: A selection of Nash’s artworks are displayed within the Government Art Collection.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see Paul Nash's artworks in a 3D gallery?

Paul Nash's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.

Is there a timeline of Paul Nash's works?

Paul Nash's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Paul Nash?

Paul Nash was born in Kensington in 1889.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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