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Elephant

JONES, David

Elephant
Image: © Estate of David Jones. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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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
Date: 1928

Acquisition

Purchase - ass. of DWT, 7/6/2002
Purchased with support from The Derek Williams Trust

Techniques

Oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
Art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting

Material

Oil
Canvas

Location

In store
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  • Fine Art
  • Jones, David
  • Painting
  • Post 1900
  • Welsh Connection

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