'Woman asking for help"

  • Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
Date:
January 1966
Reference:
2884969i
Part of:
Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
  • Archives and manuscripts
  • Online

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Credit

'Woman asking for help". In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced January 2025: The forewards-stretched arms of a woman seen from above, with crosses and droplets. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1966.
Adamson Trust Title: Woman Asking

Description

Painting of the long arms and hands outstretched as viewed from above with crosses and droplets either side in red. Creator's name, interpretation and the date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

Publication/Creation

January 1966

Physical description

1 painting watercolour on paper

Contributors

Arrangement

Prior to Wellcome Collection, this work was stored in a folder on 1st floor, Reay House, Lambeth Hospital.

Notes

The title has been taken from wording on the object.

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