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The Town Child's Alphabet

JONES, David
The Town Child's Alphabet
Image: © Estate of David Jones. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 2804

Historical Associations

Association Type: Provenance

Creation/Production

JONES, David
1895-1974
Role: Artist
Period: 1924

Acquisition

Purchase, 3/5/1989

Measurements

Height (cm): 19.8
Width (cm): 14.3
Height (in): 7
Width (in): 5

Techniques

Ink, bodycolour and pencil on paper

Material

Pencil
Ink
Bodycolour
Paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Fine Art
  • Teapot
  • Watercolour
  • Woman
  • Works On Paper

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