Design for Urne Buriall–Water Hath Proved the Smartest Grave, (1932) by Paul Nash

Explore Paul Nash's enigmatic 1932 work "Urne Buriall–Water Hath Proved the Smartest Grave," a masterful exploration of mortality and preservation. Nash's composition juxtaposes archaeological remnants with aquatic imagery, reflecting on Sir Thomas Browne's meditations about burial practices. This significant piece exemplifies Nash's transition between his earlier war-influenced work and his later surrealist period, demonstrating his technical sophistication and conceptual depth.