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Genesis

Genesis was printed at the legendary Curwen Press and published by Nonesuch in 1924 in a limited edition of only 375 copies.

Produced during a period when Nash regarded himself as ‘a war artist without a war’, it is now recognised as a high point in his artistic output and one of the most significant illustrated books of the twentieth century.

To accompany the Creation story described in the opening chapter of the Book of Genesis, Nash cut a series of twelve wood engravings of astonishing power. Starting with a solid black evocation of The Void, his stark images gradually emerge from primordial darkness into divine light, dynamic semi-abstract forms evoking the mystery of the appearance of the universe at God’s command.

Thanks to the Wellcome Collection for permission to reproduce these prints.

And God Set Them in the Heavens

And God Set Them in the Heavens

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In the Midst of the Waters by Paul Nash – Genesis woodcut print

In the Midst of the Waters by Paul Nash – Genesis woodcut print

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Let the earth bring forth grass Genesis Bible print

Let the earth bring forth grass Genesis Bible print

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Let the Earth Bring Forth the Creatures by Paul Nash

Let the Earth Bring Forth the Creatures by Paul Nash

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Let the waters bring forth abundantly Genesis print

Let the waters bring forth abundantly Genesis print

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Let the waters under the heaven Genesis Bible print

Let the waters under the heaven Genesis Bible print

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Let there be light - and there was light Bible print

Let there be light - and there was light Bible print

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Let There Be Lights in the Firmament by Paul Nash

Let There Be Lights in the Firmament by Paul Nash

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Let us make man in our image Genesis Bible print

Let us make man in our image Genesis Bible print

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The Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters Genesis print by Paul Nash

The Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters Genesis print by Paul Nash

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