Maleriet, der gjorde Ben Nicholson berømt, er 1946 (cerulean abstraktion) (1946); det hænger på Pallant House Gallery i Chichester. 1933 (St Rémy self portrait with Barbara Hepworth) (1933) og 1934 (painted relief) (1934) følger efter i samlernes og museumsgæsternes hjerter. Af de 127 værker af Ben Nicholson i vores katalog er disse 100 de mest beundrede, hver præsenteret med sit årstal, sit museum og det, der gør værket unikt.
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Ben Nicholson OM (1894–1982) var en britisk kunstner, hvis navn er synonymt med abstrakt kunst og modernistiske principper. Han blev født ind i en kunstnerisk familie – hans far, Sir William Nicholson, og mor, Mabel Pryde – hvilket gav ham et fundament for en dyb forståelse af kunst fra barndommen af. Hans tidlige uddannelse inkluderede Tyttenhangar Lodge Preparatory School, Seaford, Heddon Court, Hampstead, og Gresham’s School i Holt, Norfolk.
Exploring Geometric Minimalism: Ben Nicholson’s ‘1934 (relief)’ Ben Nicholson OM's '1934 (relief)' stands as a testament to the understated elegance of geometric abstraction, embodying the spirit of mid-century modern design and inviting contemplation on form and texture. Created in 1934, this mahogany painted relief exemplifies Nicholson’s pioneering exploration of spatial relationships within simplified shapes—a deliberate departure from representational art that sought to capture the essence of experience rather than visual…
A violin and a cello emerge from a quiet, gray landscape. They are not drawn with the soft curves of a musician's hand, but through the sharp, disciplined language of geometric abstraction. In this 1933 oil on canvas, the instruments lose their wooden warmth to become a series of intersecting planes and incised lines. The composition relies on a muted palette, where shades of gray dictate the mood, creating a…
To stand before Ben Nicholson’s May 1956 (hendrifter) is to encounter a moment of profound, almost crystalline stillness. This work does not shout its presence; rather, it invites…
Ben Nicholson's "c.1922 (Balearic Islands)" isn’t merely a painting; it’s a distilled moment of introspection, captured with the quiet intensity characteristic of the artist’s mature style. Painted in…
The artwork titled 1927 (Winifred and Jake) is a painting by the artist Ben Nicholson. Completed in 1927, this work functions as a portrait of Winifred and Jake…
is an oil on canvas work by the British artist Ben Nicholson. Created in 1938, the piece marks a significant period in the artist's career, coinciding with a…
The painting 1930 (Christmas night) is a work by Ben Nicholson OM. Created in 1930, the piece captures a quiet domestic scene through a lens of geometric simplicity.…
Ben Nicholson OM (1894-1982) var en dansk kunstner, hvis navn er synonymt med abstrakt kunst og en unik forståelse af landskabets essens. Han blev født ind i en…
Ben Nicholson OM's "Jar and Goblet," created in 1925, stands as a cornerstone of British Modernism—a deceptively simple painting that belies its profound exploration of form, color, and…
In the quiet, profound stillness of Ben Nicholson’s 1944–5, one encounters more than just an arrangement of shapes; one enters a meticulously constructed universe of balance and light.…
The Quiet Geometry of “Exhibition Sign” Ben Nicholson’s “Exhibition Sign,” painted in 1933, isn't merely a sign; it’s a distilled meditation on form, color, and the very act…
In the quiet evolution of British modernism, few works capture the playful intersection of geometry and organic life as poignantly as Ben Nicholson OM’s 1933 design. This captivating…
In the quiet aftermath of global upheaval, Ben Nicholson OM captured a moment of profound structural stillness in his 1945 masterpiece, 1945 (still life with flag). This evocative…
In the quiet, evocative landscape of 1928 (foothills, Cumberland), we encounter a moment frozen in time, captured by the masterful hand of Ben Nicholson. This oil on canvas…
In the evocative realm of British Modernism, few works capture the experimental spirit of the early twentieth century as tangibly as Ben Nicholson’s 1932 (Talc de Coty). This…
The artwork "c.1930 (framed lid)" by Ben Nicholson Om is a captivating piece that showcases the artist's unique style and technique. Created in 1930, this pen drawing measures…
We are looking at November 3 1950 (still life winter), a work created by Ben Nicholson in 1950. This piece belongs to the collection of the Phillips Collection,…
In the vast landscape of twentieth-century abstraction, few works capture the delicate equilibrium between structure and spontaneity as masterfully as Ben Nicholson’s March 1949 (Trencrom). This commanding piece…
Ben Nicholson’s “Cumbrian Landscape (No. 2),” painted in 1928, isn't merely a depiction of a rural scene; it’s an invitation to pause and contemplate the quiet beauty of…
Ben Nicholson’s “August 1956 (Val d’Orcia)” isn't merely a depiction of a Tuscan hillside; it’s an invitation to contemplate the very nature of perception and memory. Painted in…
Ben Nicholson’s “1946 (Window in Cornwall)” er mere end blot et maleri; det er en indfaldsvinkel til en verden, der søger balance mellem orden og kaos, mellem det…
In the intimate dimensions of this captivating work, titled date unknown (king III), we are invited into a world that feels both profoundly personal and grandly mythic. At…
Ben Nicholson's "1926 (Still Life with Fruit – Version 2)" isn’t merely a depiction of apples and oranges; it’s a carefully constructed meditation on form, stillness, and the…
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst blandt disse mesterværker, med det fineste eksempel på hvert enkelt.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Ben Nicholson | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kettle's Yard |
Cambridge | 17 | 1932–33 (musical instruments), c.1922 (Balearic Islands), 1930 (Christmas night) |
 The Pier Arts Centre |
Stromness | 9 | 1944–5 (painted relief), 1929 (fireworks), 1935 (painting) |
 Pallant House Gallery |
Chichester | 8 | 1946 (cerulean abstraktion), 1927 (Winifred and Jake), 1925 (landskab) |
 The Phillips Collection |
Washington, D.C. | 5 | December 13-17 1947 (Trendine 2), March 17 1950 (still life), February 1955 (talisman) |
 British Council Collection |
London | 4 | March 1949 (Trencrom), 1926 (still life with fruit – version 2) |
 Abbot Hall Art Gallery |
Kendal | 3 | 1932 (crowned head the queen), 1930–1936 (composition still life) |
 Dudmaston Hall |
2 | Composition, Four Squares, Two Circles | |
 Arts Council Collection |
London | 3 | May 1956 (hendrifter) |
Ben Nicholson OM (1894–1982) var en britisk kunstner, hvis navn er synonymt med abstrakt kunst og modernistiske principper. Han blev født ind i en kunstnerisk familie – hans…
To stand before Ben Nicholson’s May 1956 (hendrifter) is to encounter a moment of profound, almost crystalline stillness. This work does not shout its presence; rather, it invites…
1946 (cerulean abstraktion) (1946), Pallant House Gallery, Chichester. Derefter følger 1933 (St Rémy self portrait with Barbara Hepworth) (1933) og 1934 (painted relief) (1934).
52 år gammel: 1946 (cerulean abstraktion) er fra 1946, og Ben Nicholson blev født i 1894.
1946 (cerulean abstraktion), 1933 (St Rémy self portrait with Barbara Hepworth), 1934 (painted relief), 1928 (Walton Wood cottage no.1), 1948 (still life), 1924 (first abstract painting, Chelsea), 1932–33 (musical instruments), 1932 (Au Chat Botté), Jan 27 1933 og 1932 (Auberge de la Sole Dieppoise). Ranglisten ovenfor angiver årstallet og museet for hver af dem.
Vores katalog indeholder 127 værker af Ben Nicholson, dateret fra 1914 til 1969.
De fleste af dem findes i Kettle's Yard (Cambridge), The Pier Arts Centre (Stromness) og Pallant House Gallery (Chichester). Tabellen ovenfor lister museerne enkeltvis.
I 1930s: 40 af de 100 værker på denne side stammer fra denne periode, herunder 1933 (St Rémy self portrait with Barbara Hepworth).
Det tidligste på denne side er 1914 (the striped jug) (1914), det seneste 1969 (Holkham Sands No. 1) (1969).
Geometric shapes (10), Abstract (6) og Geometric (6), blandt de 100 værker på denne side.
Oil On Canvas: 14 ud af de 100 værker på denne side.
Cubism, som malerierne på denne side viser.
1932–33 (musical instruments), c.1922 (Balearic Islands) og 1930 (Christmas night) er blandt de 9 værker på denne side, som er i Kettle's Yard, Cambridge's samling.
