1931 - 6 (still life - Greek landscape)

In the course of the twenties, Nicholson's understanding of Cubism developed, and took a different direction from that of Braque or Picasso in France. Still Life, Greek Landscape is one of a series of still lifes which Nicholson re-worked in 1936. The canvas was scraped down and the individual objects were set in a more sculptural space. Colour is controlled and subdued, and there is evidence of his characteristic lyricism. At this time Nicholson began making his pure white carved reliefs. With these abstractions he created an uncompromising, formal language that he continued to use for the rest of his life.