David Jones

Study of desert scene with pyramids and horses

1943

David Jones, ‘Study of desert scene with pyramids and horses’ 1943 — © The estate of David Jones

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Created by: David Jones 1895–1974
Title: Study of desert scene with pyramids and horses
Date: 1943
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 205 × 342 mm (drawing), 297 × 420 mm (mount)
Description: Inscribed 'Sakkara, Thursday 9 May 1939', top left hand corner Egypt 1943 bottom right.
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased by the Archive from the Anthony d'Offay Gallery, 1982.
Reference: TGA 8222/1/69

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 desert scene with pyramids and horses TGA 8222/1/69

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