Footballer (artwork)
- Date:
- 1958-1968
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/2/8/8
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
A painting in Rita Simon's Linear Transition style, depicting a man in a top hat and studded boots with a football. A woman is standing behind the man, possibly playing football with him, or possibly pushing him. It was produced by a patient at a psychiatric day hospital.
Reproduced in The Symbolism of Style fig 11.4 p185,
The title has been taken from the caption used in Rita Simon's publication.
The date has been taken from notes made during conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.
Publication/Creation
1958-1968
Physical description
1 artwork Gouache on paper. 52 x 63 cm
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores