David Jones

Studies for ‘Dice Players at the Foot of The Cross’

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Created by: David Jones 1895–1974
Title: Studies for ‘Dice Players at the Foot of The Cross’
Date: Date not known
Medium: Graphite and ink on paper
Dimensions: 425 x 312 mm (drawing), 594 x 420 mm (mount)
Description: Study of Christ on the Cross and a leg with foot pierced by a nail.
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased by the Archive from the Anthony d'Offay Gallery, 1982.
Reference: TGA 8222/1/18

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)

Studies for 'Dice Players at the Foot of The Cross' TGA 8222/1/18

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