“Mineral Objects,” created in 1935 by Paul Nash, is a landscape painting situated within the Expressionism and Surrealism art movements. It forms part of the “Megalith Series,” showcasing elements that resonate with iconic surrealistic and abstract forms.
In the artwork, abstract geometrical shapes dominate the composition. These shapes resemble unique mineral formations set against a landscape of undulating, earthy tones. The background is composed of soft, flowing, warm colors that contrast with the stark, more rigid shapes in the foreground. The central elements are two distinct forms: one resembles a monolithic structure with a conical top featuring horizontal striations, while the adjacent form is circular with intersecting lines creating quadrants and a central, square-shaped void. The overall palette employs muted tones, lending the scene an ethereal and somewhat enigmatic quality. The juxtaposition of the geometric objects against the natural landscape underscores the surreal and otherworldly essence of Nash’s work.
