The Violin
Watercolour
1932 (made)
1932 (made)
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David Jones (1895-1974) first worked as an engraver before turning to painting and writing. This apparently simple watercolour, with its swirling surface and pale colours, hints at a deeper meaning. In the early 1930s Jones painted several still-life subjects, of which this is probably the best example. It is said to have been the artist's favourite work.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Violin (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour |
| Brief description | The Violin by David Jones, watercolour, Britain, 1932. |
| Physical description | The Violin, watercolour, semi-abstract elements with a violin at the centre. |
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| Summary | David Jones (1895-1974) first worked as an engraver before turning to painting and writing. This apparently simple watercolour, with its swirling surface and pale colours, hints at a deeper meaning. In the early 1930s Jones painted several still-life subjects, of which this is probably the best example. It is said to have been the artist's favourite work. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | P.1-1940 |
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| Record created | January 21, 2003 |
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