Tuberculosis patient 11 - Chinese characters (artwork)
- Date:
- 1940s-1950s
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/1/5/10
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
1 artwork identified by Rita Simon's pseudonym "Tuberculosis Patient 11"which shows Chinese characters written for Simon by the patient. This was his only artwork and soon after he was removed from the hospital ward.
The description and title of the artwork are taken from notes written by Wellcome staff during conversations with Rita Simon between 1995 and 1997.
Rita Simon did not classify this artwork with a style.
Publication/Creation
1940s-1950s
Physical description
1 artwork Watercolour on paper, 32.2 x 28.4 cm.
Biographical note
A Chinese man in a London hospital TB ward. He came from the docks.
This information is taken from conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesUnavailable Can't be requested Note