A crouching soldier in silhouette fires a gun; a central explosion with the word 'Vietnam' in the smoke; to the left a bonfire. Gouache by Brian Hitchen, 1966.
- Hitchen, Brian, active approximately 1966.
- Date:
- 28.10.66 [28 October 1966]
- Reference:
- 2982270i
- Part of:
- Adamson Collection
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The words 'home sweet home' are written beneath the bonfire. Beneath the central explosion '100,000 dead' is written. There is a CND symbol. To the top right is written 'there is no place like home so get to it.' Along the bottom is a red panel with the words 'drive slow, or you mak kill some one!'
Publication/Creation
[Netherne, Surrey], 28.10.66 [28 October 1966]
Physical description
1 painting : gouache ; sheet 46.2 x 56 cm
Series
Lettering
West. Hitchen, Brian. 28.10.66.
The hospital building, 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 2982270i
Creator/production credits
Executed by Brian Hitchen at Netherne Hospital in Surrey, with support from Edward Adamson.
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores