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Contemplation (Genesis Series) (1924)

Paul Nash

wood-engraving

Prints and Drawings Department, British Museum, London

Contemplation (Genesis Series) (1924)
Contemplation (Genesis Series) (1924)
Contemplation (Genesis Series) (1924)

Photo credit: Trustees of the British Museum

Details

Classification:

Print

Physical Object Description:

Abstract triangular composition. 1924 Wood-engraving. Signed, dated, titled and annotated: "[Edition 2 - crossed through] only 2 prints" and "set 1".

Technique:

Wood-engraving

Dimensions:

11.5 x 9 cm

Accession Number:

1930,0111.144

Credit:

Presented by the Contemporary Art Society, 1930

Scheme:

Prints and Drawings Fund (1919 - 1954)

Ownership history:

Purchased by Campbell Dodgson (1867-1948) for the Contemporary Art Society, with its Prints and Drawings Fund, 1924-30; presented to the Prints and Drawings Department, British Museum, London, 1930

Relationship:

Campbell Dodgson Prints and Drawings Department, British Museum, London

Subject:

Biblical, Old Testament

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Artist Bio

Paul Nash
Contemplation (Genesis Series) (1924)

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