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British Industries Fair February 17 to 28

Print
probably 1935 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

'Paul Nash was one of the most influential British painters of the 20th century. By introducing elements of surrealism and abstraction to the English landscape tradition, he played an important role in disseminating European modernism in Britain. In 1933 he co-founded the art group 'Unit One', with Herbert Read, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. He exhibited at the International Surrealist Exhibition in London in 1936. As an Official War Artist, his evocative landscapes captured the conflict and desolation of both World Wars. Nash was also a prolific book illustrator, designer, photographer and writer. He taught at the Royal College of Art (1924-1925 and 1938-1940). Notable students included Edward Bawden and Eric Ravilious.'

From London Transport Museum 'Our Collections' page, London Transport Museum webpage.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleBritish Industries Fair February 17 to 28 (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
lithograph on paper
Brief description
Poster for British Industries Fair February 17 to 28 by Paul Nash; lithograph; ca 1935
Physical description
Small poster for display in public transport printed in blue, grey and black. Lettered at top, bottom and left with details of event, date, location, access etc. Centre and left image of segment of machinery with ?clamp, screw bolts and pipe, with abstract design with ?the sun or moon.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 26cm
  • Width: 33cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Lettered with details of location (Olympia, White City,( Textiles and Furniture Section)) and nearest stations. and at bottom left corner 35/394/14,000/D.P.C. Signed on the plate lower left Paul Nash
Production
Small poster issued for display in buses and trains by The London Passenger Transport Board (later London Transport). Lettering on the poster implies the publication date of 1935.
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Summary
'Paul Nash was one of the most influential British painters of the 20th century. By introducing elements of surrealism and abstraction to the English landscape tradition, he played an important role in disseminating European modernism in Britain. In 1933 he co-founded the art group 'Unit One', with Herbert Read, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. He exhibited at the International Surrealist Exhibition in London in 1936. As an Official War Artist, his evocative landscapes captured the conflict and desolation of both World Wars. Nash was also a prolific book illustrator, designer, photographer and writer. He taught at the Royal College of Art (1924-1925 and 1938-1940). Notable students included Edward Bawden and Eric Ravilious.'

From London Transport Museum 'Our Collections' page, London Transport Museum webpage.
Collection
Accession number
E.513-1998

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