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Personal papers of Aubrey Williams

1950s–1990

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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
Artwork
Date
[c.1950–90]
Description
The artwork in this series includes a wide sample of Williams' art, both figurative and abstract, from throughout his career. It includes paintings, sketches, and small works on paper. The series features works with pre-Columbian or Mayan themes and examples of Williams' paintings of rare tropical birds.
Reference
TGA 200112/1

Showing 41–60 of 170 objects

Abstract sketch

Aubrey Williams
1957

Abstract sketch on the reverse of an advert for an exhibition of works by artists including Aubrey Williams at the Galerie Colette Allendy

Aubrey Williams
[1958]

Abstract painting entitled ‘Guiana Afternoon’

Aubrey Williams
1959

Abstract painting

Aubrey Williams
[1959]

Two abstract sketches painted on one long piece of paper, folded in half to create leaves as in a sketchbook

Aubrey Williams
[1950s]

Abstract sketch

Aubrey Williams
[1950s]

Abstract sketch resembling a tree

Aubrey Williams
[1950s]

Abstract sketch

Aubrey Williams
[1950s]

Abstract sketch

Aubrey Williams
[1950s]

Abstract sketch

Aubrey Williams
[1950s]

Sketch of a pregnant female nude seated at a table with one hand obscuring her face

Aubrey Williams
1960

Portrait of a woman

Aubrey Williams
1960

Abstract sketch

Aubrey Williams
[1960]

Sketch of a face with a fanged mouth

Aubrey Williams
[1960–1]

Stylised sketch of a female nude

Aubrey Williams
[1962]

Sketch of several female nudes in various positions

Aubrey Williams
[1962]

Stylised sketch of an unidentifiable scene, including a female figure on the right-hand side

Aubrey Williams
1963

Painting entitled ‘Dark Nude I’

Aubrey Williams
1967

Painting entitled ‘Dark Nude II’

Aubrey Williams
1967

Painting of a flamingo

Aubrey Williams
1968
Artwork
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