Boats on the water (artwork)
- Date:
- 1975-1984
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/2/7/75
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
A drawing in Rita Simon's Traditional Linear style, depicting four boats sailing on water. It was produced by a woman whose other artworks are in PP/RSI/B/1/3/5.
The title has been supplied by the cataloguer for identification purposes.
The date has been taken from notes made during conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.
Publication/Creation
1975-1984
Physical description
1 artwork Felt pen on paper. 29.7 x 42 cm
Biographical note
A woman who worked in community art, who was with Rita Simon between 1975 and 1984. She had been ill, recovered, and painted with joy. She harvested felt pens, and dipped them in water to get pale colours. The felt pens are not permanent. Rita Simon helped her to put on an exhibition of her artworks.
This information is taken from conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores