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Personal papers of Aubrey Williams

1950s–1990

Available online are all of Aubrey Williams' works on paper in this collection which reflect key periods and themes in his artwork, including his interest in Amerindian artwork and culture. Other items which have been digitised include interviews with Williams in which he discusses his life, career and interest in art.

Details of the remainder of the collection can be found on the Archive catalogue.

Collection Owner
Aubrey Williams 1926–1990
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented to Tate Archive by the artist's widow, Mrs Eve Williams and the artist's daughter, Maridowa Williams, 2001.
Reference
TGA 200112

171 objects in this collection

  • Personal papers of Aubrey Williams

    171 Objects

    • Artwork

      170 Objects

      • Figurative works on paper from the 1950s

        40 Objects

      • Abstract works on paper from the 1950s

        10 Objects

      • Figurative works on paper from the 1960s

        16 Objects

      • Abstract works on paper from the 1960s

        9 Objects

      • Figurative works on paper from the 1970s

        16 Objects

      • Abstract works on paper from the 1970s-1990s

        6 Objects

      • Figurative works from the 1980s-1990s

        3 Objects

      • Mounted paintings

        23 Objects

      • Small works on paper

        43 Objects

      • Small mounted works on paper

        4 Objects

    • Writings

      1 Object

Title
Small works on paper
Date
c.1952–c.1976
Description
This file contains small works on paper depicting abstract and figurative subjects. These include a series of illustrations, possibly intended for a book, and Williams' designs for the book jacked for Jan Carew's 'The Wild Coast'.
Reference
TGA 200112/1/9

Showing 41–43 of 43 objects

Painting consisting of abstract brushstrokes

Aubrey Williams
date not known

Painting consisting of abstract brushstrokes

Aubrey Williams
date not known

Painting consisting of abstract brushstrokes

Aubrey Williams
date not known
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