Happy mistake / Hearsley lantern (artworks)
- Date:
- 1940s
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/1/5/13/5
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
Two artworks by Tuberculosis Patient 15. The recto shows a line of men sitting down for Christmas dinner, with one woman at the centre. The artwork bears the legend: "Happy mistake in OTW's corner." The verso shows a male patient in bed, surrounded by paper lanterns. It has the legend, "Hearsley lantern manufacturing Co."
The titles are provided by the cataloguer and are abbreviations of the writing on the recto and verso of the artworks.
Rita Simon classified this artwork as Traditional Linear.
Publication/Creation
1940s
Physical description
2 artworks (1 sheet) Pen and ink and ink wash on paper, 21.5 x 28.1 cm.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores