David Jones

Squared-up study of soldiers

1920–1

David Jones, ‘Squared-up study of soldiers ’ 1920–1 — © The estate of David Jones

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Created by: David Jones 1895–1974
Title: Squared-up study of soldiers
Date: 1920–1
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 695 x 1100 mm
Description: Painted while Jones was at the Westminister School of Art.
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased by the Archive from the Anthony d'Offay Gallery, 1982.
Reference: TGA 8222/1/24

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)

Squared-up study of soldiers TGA 8222/1/24

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