Ghostly Skeleton Trying to Strangle a Sick Child (Diphtheria) | Richard Tennant Cooper | 20th Century Frame Options:Wood Frame with singed wings

with singed wings

almost ghostly atmosphere

reinforces the emotional distance between the figures

highlighting the tension and desperation of the thief

The painting depicts a traditional Christmas Eve scene set in Tahiti

Ghostly Skeleton Trying to Strangle a Sick Child (Diphtheria) | Richard Tennant Cooper | 20th Century Frame Options:Wood Frame with singed wingsAbout 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,