David Jones

Preliminary study for ‘Trystan Ac Essyllt’

[c.1960–2]

David Jones, ‘Preliminary study for ‘Trystan Ac Essyllt’’ [c.1960–2] — © The estate of David Jones

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Created by: David Jones 1895–1974
Title: Preliminary study for ‘Trystan Ac Essyllt’
Date: [c.1960–2]
Medium: Graphite on paper
Dimensions: 330 × 208 mm (drawing), 420 × 297 mm (mount)
Description: This is a study for 'Trystan Ac Essyllt' or 'Tristan and Iseult.' This was a pencil and watercolour painting Jones did in 1962 and was based on the Celtic legend of Tristan and Iseult.
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased by the Archive from the Anthony d'Offay Gallery, 1982.
Reference: TGA 8222/1/100

Archive context

Drawings and watercolours by David Jones, photographs of his work and source material TGA 8222 (112)

One hundred and eleven drawings and watercolours by David Jones, one watercolour by C. Rhodes and one drawing by H.B. Willis TGA 8222/1 (112)

Preliminary study for 'Trystan Ac Essyllt' TGA 8222/1/100

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