Old man in his room (artwork)
- Date:
- 1940s
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/1/5/11/5
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
An artwork by Tuberculosis Patient 13 - "Louisa" which shows the head of an old man with a long grey beard and black hat, smoking a pipe. In notes made by Wellcome staff from conversations with Rita Simon, it was noted that she described this as the head of a Rabbi smoking a pipe.
This artwork has been numbered 5 on the verso by Rita Simon.
The title has been taken from a written note on the verso of the artwork.
Rita Simon did not classify this artwork with a style.
Publication/Creation
1940s
Physical description
1 artwork Body colour on paper, 36.1 x 27.7 cm.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores