A Flatfish (artwork)
- Date:
- 1943-1979
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/2/2/6
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
A painting in Rita Simon's Archaic Transition style, depicting a flatfish. "From my studio, painted by somebody very determined using very thick white paint. The pale green spine and fin give it a slightly plant-like look. Painted on newsprint, used by people who don't want to spoil a nice white sheet of cartridge paper." This information is taken from conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.
The title has been taken from notes made during conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.
The date has been taken from other works in this section.
Publication/Creation
1943-1979
Physical description
1 artwork Gouache, on newsprint, sheet 38.1 x 50.5 cm.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores