David Jones

Sketch of the arrest of Christ

1920–1

David Jones, ‘Sketch of the arrest of Christ’ 1920–1 — © The estate of David Jones

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Created by: David Jones 1895–1974
Title: Sketch of the arrest of Christ
Date: 1920–1
Medium: Oil paint on paper
Dimensions: 361 x 615 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 8222/1/26

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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 the arrest of Christ TGA 8222/1/26

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