Two men in striped robes grasp a woman by the wrists and are about to throw her on to a fire, watched by two other people. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1958.
- Bishop, Mary, (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990.
- Date:
- 28/11/58 [28 November 1958]
- Reference:
- 2907972i
- Part of:
- Adamson Collection
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Sati (suttee)? or are they standing on the rim of a volcano?
Publication/Creation
[Netherne, Surrey], 28/11/58 [28 November 1958]
Physical description
1 painting : watercolour ; sheet 43.8 x 55 cm
Series
Lettering
Bishop M. 28/11/58
The name of the artist and the date are inscribed by Edward Adamson on the verso
Notes
This work is untitled, the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2907972i
Creator/production credits
Executed by M. Bishop at Netherne Hospital in Surrey, with support from Edward Adamson
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores