Elephant
JONES, David
Image: © Estate of David Jones. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
In 1928 David Jones visited London Zoo and made a number of sketches of animals. This painting was inspired by these sketches. In the late 1920s Jones was in close contact with the avant-garde in Britain. He joined the progressive Seven & Five Society in 1928. The childlike qualities of 'Elephant' is a common feature in modern British painting at this time.
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Collection
Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
Item Number
NMW A 23192
Creation/Production
JONES, David
1895-1974
Role: Artist
Period: 1928
Measurements
Height
(cm): 50.8
Width
(cm): 68.6
Height
(in): 20
Width
(in): 27
h(cm) frame:63.4
h(cm)
w(cm) frame:81.6
w(cm)
d(cm) frame:3.6
d(cm)
h(in) frame:25
h(in)
w(in) frame:32 1/4
w(in)
d(in) frame:1 13/16
d(in)
Material
Oil
Canvas
Location
In store
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