Ghostly Skeleton Trying to Strangle a Sick Child (Diphtheria) | Richard Tennant Cooper | 20th Century Giorgio de Chirico filled with wonder and longing

filled with wonder and longing

particularly the vibrant landscapes of Arles

evoking a sense of turmoil and anguish

where the artist lies surrounded by his unfinished works

geometric forms to create a sense of warmth and solitude

Ghostly Skeleton Trying to Strangle a Sick Child (Diphtheria) | Richard Tennant Cooper | 20th Century Giorgio de Chirico filled with wonder and longingAbout the artwork: Richard Tennant Cooper was a British artist whose work uniquely bridged the realms of medical illustration and surrealism, creating haunting depictions of human suffering and disease. His paintings often explored the physical and psychological toll of illness, sometimes portraying diseases as grotesque, anthropomorphic entities attacking their victims. Cooper's background as a medical illustrator during the early 20th century,