Profile of a Woman (artwork)
- Date:
- c1940s-1980s
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/2/5/6
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
A painting in Rita Simon's Traditional Massive style, depicting the head of a woman in profile to left, transparent with sky beyond. The work was a self portrait and Rita Simon stated that, "an unusual amount of technique has been put into this... Thinking in an idealised way".
The title has been taken from notes made during conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.
The date has been taken from other items in the section.
Publication/Creation
c1940s-1980s
Physical description
1 artwork Gouache, sheet 47.5 x 34.6 cm.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores