A symbolic scene (artwork)

Date:
1940s
Reference:
PP/RSI/B/1/5/12/3
Part of:
Rita Simon Collection
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Description

An artwork by Tuberculosis Patient 14 which shows a cow's head and two hearts beneath a bridge on a yellow background. Rita Simon described it as, "Immensely symbolic. Cow / calf, mother fixation, 2 hearts separated, symbolism of the bridge, to do with his TB. There is no road, the bridge is in limbo."

Information about this artwork and the quote are taken from notes made during conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.

This artwork was numbered 3 on the verso by Rita Simon.

The title has been provided by the cataloguer for identification purposes.

Rita Simon classified this artwork as Linear Transition.

Publication/Creation

1940s

Physical description

1 artwork Bodycolour on paper, 28 x 37.7 cm.

Where to find it

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