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The Bull Ring, Ronda, Spain, by Paul Nash, 1934

The Bull Ring, Ronda, Spain

Paul Nash

1934

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

The Bull Ring, Ronda, Spain is a 1934 by Paul Nash, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Nash
When & what style?
1934
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This photo shows rows of numbered wooden tokens hanging on a wall. The tokens are oval and worn, with numbers like 15, 18, and 50 painted on them. Below, a few empty slots sit on a shelf, looking ready for use. The tokens look old and slightly faded, like they’ve been used a lot. The setup feels like something from a small shop or a market stall. If you like this kind of everyday scene, check out Paul Nash (British, 1889–1946)—he painted ordinary places with quiet attention.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Nash
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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