Bronchoscopy (artwork)
- Date:
- 1942-1952
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/2/7/1
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
A painting in Rita Simon's Traditional Linear style, depicting a creature with a nail being pushed down its throat. It was produced by a tuberculous patient in a sanatorium
Reproduced in The Symbolism of Style, plate 1.4 and discussed on pp162-163.
The title has been taken from wording written on the verso.
The date has been taken from notes made during conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.
Publication/Creation
1942-1952
Physical description
1 artwork Gouache on paper. 33.6 x 22 cm, mount 38.5 x 25.6
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores