Tuberculosis patient 5 - memories of Irish landscapes (artwork)

Date:
1940-1960
Reference:
PP/RSI/B/1/5/3
Part of:
Rita Simon Collection
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Description

2 artworks on the recto and verso of one sheet, identified by Rita Simon's pseudonym "Tuberculosis Patient 5".

The recto shows a stormy sea with cliffs behind. The verso is a pencil drawing of the sea with hills behind.

The title has been taken from wording written on the verso.

The closure period has been estimated by the cataloguer according to the general timescale of artworks made by Rita Simon's other tuberculosis patients in the series.

Rita Simon's style classification: Traditional Massive.

Publication/Creation

1940-1960

Physical description

2 artworks (1 sheet) Recto: bodycolour on paper, 21.4 x 32.8 cm / verso: pencil drawing, 21.4 x 32.8 cm.

Biographical note

"Lighthouse keeper and civil servant. Third painting from memory of scenes from his home in Ireland. Long-term patient. TB. First Painting. Four or six drawings before."

This information is taken from a pencil inscription on the verso of the painting, written by Rita Simon.

Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores

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