The patient's mother in the centre, with smaller figures of his sister, brother, and baby sibling. No father (artwork)
- Date:
- 1976-1977
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/1/3/3/1
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
Collection contents
About this work
Description
A painting by Normal psychology patient 3, identified by Rita Simon as "Mental Handicap (Slow Learner)". The image depicts his mother in the centre, with smaller figures of his sister, brother, and baby sibling. There is no father figure illustrated. On the verso the work is dated 06/12/76 and 17/01/77.
Rita Simon noted: "It starts as a house and becomes a face".
This description is taken from notes written by Wellcome staff during conversations with Rita Simon between 1995 and 1997.
Rita Simon's style classification: Archaic Linear.
Publication/Creation
1976-1977
Physical description
1 artwork Bodycolour. 52 x 39 cm.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores