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The Archer, c. 1930-42 (oil on canvas)
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The Archer, c. 1930-42 (oil on canvas)
908516 The Archer, c.1930-42 (oil on canvas) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 71x91.5 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; Southampton City Art Gallery
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Abstract Abstract Art Abstraction Abstractions Ambiguity Ambiguous Archer Archery Bleached Bright Evocative Fleeting Form Forms Gioco Inanimate Juxtaposition Metaphorical Overturned Ovoid Parlor Game Plush Plush Animals Semi Abstract Sexual Shadow Shadows Shapes Stylised Sunlit Surreal Surrealism Surrealist Target Tension Toy Boat Toys Ball Games Parlour Game Symbolic Upended
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The Archer, c. 1930-42
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is a captivating oil painting by Paul Nash that showcases his unique blend of surrealism and abstraction. In this 71x91.5 cm artwork, we are transported to a sunlit scene where an archer stands amidst a sea of symbolic shapes and forms. The female archer, bathed in sunlight and cast with elongated shadows, exudes both strength and vulnerability. Her upended posture adds to the ambiguity and conflict within the composition, while her toy boat target hints at deeper metaphorical meanings. Nash's idiosyncratic style is evident in the juxtaposition of various objects - from plush animals to abstract forms - creating tension between reality and imagination. The bright ovoid shapes floating above add a fleeting touch of surrealism to the scene. As we delve into this evocative artwork, we are drawn into its semi-abstract world where inanimate objects take on new life through Nash's artistic vision. The bleached colors further enhance the sense of ambiguity as they blur the boundaries between form and abstraction. "The Archer" invites us to contemplate not only its visual beauty but also its deeper meaning. It challenges our perception of reality while exploring themes such as sexuality, game-playing, transportation, and human existence itself. Displayed at Southampton City Art Gallery in Hampshire, UK, this painting continues to captivate viewers with its enigmatic charm and timeless allure.
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