David Jones

Chart of sources for Arthurian legends

1943

David Jones, ‘Chart of sources for Arthurian legends’ 1943 — © The estate of David Jones

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Created by: David Jones 1895–1974
Title: Chart of sources for Arthurian legends
Date: 1943
Medium: Graphite text with ink on paper
Dimensions: 340 × 426 mm
Description: This is also known as 'Map of themes in the artist's mind'.
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased by the Archive from the Anthony d'Offay Gallery, 1982.
Reference: TGA 8222/1/68

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)

Chart of sources for Arthurian legends TGA 8222/1/68

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