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Dyke by the Road, by Paul Nash, 1922

Dyke by the Road

Paul Nash

1922

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Dyke by the Road is a 1922 by Paul Nash, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Nash
When & what style?
1922
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a dyke, a road, and a house in the background. The scene is depicted in black and white, with bold lines and geometric shapes. The dyke is prominent, with a fence running along its edge. In the foreground, the road curves around the dyke, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The house in the background adds a sense of scale and context to the scene. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the bold lines and geometric shapes creating a sense of harmony and balance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Paul Nash (British, 1889–1946).

About the artist

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Artist

Paul Nash

Paul Nash (11 May 1889 – 11 July 1946) was a British surrealist painter and war artist, as well as a photographer, writer and designer of applied art.

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