Dream of Nirvana (artwork)

Date:
1940s
Reference:
PP/RSI/B/2/7/14
Part of:
Rita Simon Collection
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Description

A painting in Rita Simon's Traditional Linear style, depicting a figure like an Indian god sitting on his head surrounded by Indian script. It was produced by a psychiatric patient.

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

The date has been taken from notes made during conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.

Publication/Creation

1940s

Physical description

1 artwork Paste on paper. 27.5 x 18.2 cm

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