Promenade No. 1
1920
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1920
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Promenade No. 1 is a 1920 by Paul Nash, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a winding path between two rows of tall, sharp-roofed buildings. The lines are clean and angular, almost like a sketch. Two small figures walk away from you, one slightly ahead of the other, while a third figure stands near a building on the left. The artist used only black and white to create strong contrasts between light and dark areas. This makes the buildings and path look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.
