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Paul Nash Most Popular Paintings

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

Hand painted in oil Edition 2026 · 25 plates Each plate painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Paul Nash · 1889 – 1946

Plate 01

Eclipse of the Sunflower

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 36 × 28 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 02

Sunrise, Inverness Copse

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 38 × 27 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 03

Landscape of Bleached Objects

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 36 × 27 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 04

The Window, Iver Heath

Bbc England, London · original 84 x 62 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 27 × 37 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 05

Telecommunications

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 36 × 28 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 06

The Separation of Light from Darkness

1924

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 28 × 36 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 07

The Creation of Animals

1924

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 28 × 36 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 08

The Creation of the Starry Firmament

1924

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 28 × 36 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 09

The Creation of Birds and Fishes

1924

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 28 × 36 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 10

The Creation of Land

1924

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 28 × 36 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 11

The Diving Stage

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 26 × 38 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 12

The Creation of the Firmament

1924

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 28 × 36 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 13

November Moon

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 26 × 39 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 14

Druid Landscape

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 26 × 38 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 15

Landscape of the Moon's Last Phase

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 35 × 28 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 16

Circle of the Monoliths

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 38 × 26 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 17

Harbour and Room

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 28 × 36 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 18

Landscape of the Megaliths

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 38 × 26 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 19

Nest of the Siren

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 26 × 39 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 20

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
Sizes: From 26 × 38 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 21

The Stackyard

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 29 × 35 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 22

Landscape (verso)

Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 61 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 28 × 35 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 23

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
Sizes: From 36 × 28 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 24

'Modern Textiles' (shop sign board)

1926 · original 91 x 106 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 34 × 29 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Plate 25

A Howitzer Firing

1918 · original 71 x 91 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Sizes: From 36 × 28 cm, any size up to 250 cm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The artist

Paul Nash

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

How many artworks by Paul Nash are available to browse?

You can browse 113 artworks by Paul Nash on the All Artworks page.

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

The 3D Museum of Paul Nash is a page that displays the artist's artworks in a virtual three-dimensional gallery.

Can I explore Paul Nash's works by color spectrum?

Paul Nash's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

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

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

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