Sky, Sea and Land (artwork)

Date:
1943-1979
Reference:
PP/RSI/B/2/2/11
Part of:
Rita Simon Collection
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Description

A painting in Rita Simon's Archaic Transition style, depicting "Sky, sea, sand" (inscription by Rita Simon on verso). "A simple example of change of mood, starting with linear blue mouth, then overpainting with diagonality. Blue at top. Abutting of Massive and Linear" Rita Simon. Rita Simon said the style was both Archaic Transition and Archaic Massive. This information is taken from conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.

The title has been taken from the inscription on the verso.

The date has been taken from other works in this section.

Publication/Creation

1943-1979

Physical description

1 artwork Gouache, sheet 38.4 x 50.5 cm.

Where to find it

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