Child with starry eyes (Artwork)

Date:
1940-1985
Reference:
PP/RSI/B/4/2/5
Part of:
Rita Simon Collection
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Description

A terracotta sculpture of a child holding a bowl with an outstretched arm made by one of Rita Simon's patients under the pseudonym 'Sally.' It is reproduced and analysed in Rita Simon's book, Symbolic Images in Art as Therapy on pages 147-148, Figure 8.15.

The artwork is very fragile.

The title has been taken from Rita Simon's book, Symbolic Images in Art as Therapy.

Publication/Creation

1940-1985

Physical description

1 sculpture Terracotta clay, 11 x 6 x 6 cm.

Terms of use

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
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