Self portrait, without hands or feet (artwork)
- Date:
- 16 February 1978
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/1/3/3/4
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
A painting by Normal psychology patient 3, identified by Rita Simon as "Mental Handicap (Slow Learner)". The image is a self-portrait of the patient, and he is holding toy ship.
Rita Simon noted that the patient drew himself without hands or feet, unlike how he drew his two brothers.
The title has been taken from notes made during conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff between 1995 and 1997.
Rita Simon's style classification: Archaic Linear.
Publication/Creation
16 February 1978
Physical description
1 artwork Bodycolour on paper. 52 x 39 cm.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores