David Jones

Sketch of a rough outline for piece of lettering ‘Decora et Fulgida’ for ‘Vexilla Regis’

1950–9

David Jones, ‘Sketch of a rough outline for piece of lettering ‘Decora et Fulgida’ for ‘Vexilla Regis’’ 1950–9 — © The estate of David Jones

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Created by: David Jones 1895–1974
Title: Sketch of a rough outline for piece of lettering ‘Decora et Fulgida’ for ‘Vexilla Regis’
Date: 1950–9
Medium: Graphite on paper
Dimensions: 313 x 371 mm (drawing), 420 x 594 mm (mount)
Description: This is from Jones' painting 'Vexilla Regis' 1947 which was inspired by the hymn of the same name. It had the lyrics 'Arbor decora et fulgida,' or 'O lovely and refulgent Tree'.
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased by the Archive from the Anthony d'Offay Gallery, 1982.
Reference: TGA 8222/1/90

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 a rough outline for piece of lettering 'Decora et Fulgida' for 'Vexilla Regis' TGA 8222/1/90

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