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

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