War god (artwork)
- Date:
- c.1950
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/1/1/5/24
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
1 painting by Psychiatric patient 1 "Heinz" of a figure in profile on the left, wearing traditional Chinese dress and breathing fire. On the right are fighter planes dropping bombs, and on the ground are a group of tanks moving towards a huge fire. Notes written by Wellcome staff during conversations with Rita Simon between 1995 and 1997 question if this depicts the Battle of Britain. Rita Simon noted that the image "shows new space and emotions, totally different style". The picture is reproduced and discussed in The symbolism of style page 189 and figure 11.10, page 191.
The title has been taken from wording written on the verso. In The symbolism of style it is titled "God of war".
Rita Simon's style classification: Massive transition.
Publication/Creation
Physical description
Biographical note
This information is taken from conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores