John Nash was the younger brother of Paul Nash and had no formal art training. He served in the Artists’ Rifles in the First World War and painted Over the Top as an official war artist. He became a leading painter of the English countryside and a fine botanical illustrator and wood engraver. He lived at Wormingford in Essex and died in Colchester in 1977.
© Elliott & FryPublic Domain Mark John Nash
Painter, illustrator and war artist
- Born
- 11 April 1893, London
- Died
- 23 September 1977, Colchester, Essex
Where to see their work
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Ancient Landscape, Modern Times: Eric Ravilious and the Artists of the Chalk Downs, The Holburne Museum, Bath
Until 10 January 2027
Further reading: Wikipedia