David Jones

Study of soldiers playing dice at the foot of the Cross

[c.1921]

David Jones, ‘Study of soldiers playing dice at the foot of the Cross’ [c.1921] — © The estate of David Jones

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Created by: David Jones 1895–1974
Title: Study of soldiers playing dice at the foot of the Cross
Date: [c.1921]
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 769 × 461 mm
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased by the Archive from the Anthony d'Offay Gallery, 1982.
Reference: TGA 8222/1/31

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)

Study of soldiers playing dice at the foot of the Cross TGA 8222/1/31

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