David Jones

Sketch of a female seated nude

1919–21

David Jones, ‘Sketch of a female seated nude’ 1919–21 — © The estate of David Jones

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Created by: David Jones 1895–1974
Title: Sketch of a female seated nude
Date: 1919–21
Medium: Graphite on paper
Dimensions: 433 x 253 mm (drawing), 594 x 420 mm (mount)
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased by the Archive from the Anthony d'Offay Gallery, 1982.
Reference: TGA 8222/1/16

Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic

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)

Sketch of a female seated nude TGA 8222/1/16

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