Surrealism · 1939

Cloudscape (recto) (Paul Nash, 1939)

Paul Nash (1889–1946) made Cloudscape (recto). It dates from 1939. It belongs to the Surrealism movement. It is kept at The British Postal Museum - Archive in London, United Kingdom. It measures 52 × 63 cm.

Cloudscape (recto) by Paul Nash, 1939, The British Postal Museum - Archive
Cloudscape (recto) by Paul Nash, 1939, The British Postal Museum - Archive. Public domain.

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Cloudscape (recto), in brief

Title
Cloudscape (recto)
Artist
Paul Nash (1889–1946)
Artist born in
Kensington, United Kingdom
Date
1939
Dimensions
52 × 63 cm
Where to see it
The British Postal Museum - Archive, London, United Kingdom
Movement
Surrealism

Which museum holds Cloudscape (recto)?

The British Postal Museum - Archive

London, United Kingdom

A Chronicle of Connection: The Soul of London’s Postal Heritage In the bustling heart of London, near the historic convergence of Farringdon and Russell Square, lies an institution that serves as a profound testament to the human impulse to connect. The British Postal Museum & Archive is far more than a mere repository for philatelic treasures; it is a living, breathing narrative of five centuries of communication. To step within its walls is to enter a space where the tangible threads of history—the ink on a telegram, the adhesive of a rare stamp, and the rhythmic pulse of the city’s hidden infrastructure—intertwine to tell a story of innovation and intimacy.

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Questions on Cloudscape (recto), answered

Where is "Cloudscape (recto)" by Paul Nash on display today?

The original "Cloudscape (recto)" by Paul Nash is held at The British Postal Museum - Archive, London, United Kingdom. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

When was "Cloudscape (recto)" made?

The creation of "Cloudscape (recto)" by Paul Nash is dated 1939.

How big is the original "Cloudscape (recto)"?

The original "Cloudscape (recto)" by Paul Nash measures 52 x 63 cm.

Is "Cloudscape (recto)" by Paul Nash in the public domain?

The copyright answer for "Cloudscape (recto)" by Paul Nash: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who is the artist behind "Cloudscape (recto)"?

The artist behind "Cloudscape (recto)" is Paul Nash. The work is catalogued under Paul Nash's name.

Which artistic current is "Cloudscape (recto)" by Paul Nash part of?

"Cloudscape (recto)" by Paul Nash belongs to the Surrealism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

At what age did Paul Nash make "Cloudscape (recto)"?

Paul Nash was 50 years old when creating "Cloudscape (recto)" in 1939. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1889.

Is "Cloudscape (recto)" by Paul Nash in the public domain, and why?

"Cloudscape (recto)" by Paul Nash is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Paul Nash died in 1946.

Is "Cloudscape (recto)" by Paul Nash kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Paul Nash was born in United Kingdom, and the original "Cloudscape (recto)" is held in a museum in United Kingdom.

About the artist, Paul Nash

Paul Nash

1889–1946, United Kingdom

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.

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