A shaven-headed woman attached at the neck to a chain with a padlock. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1970.

  • Bishop, Mary, (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990.
Date:
Oct. 70 [October 1970]
Reference:
2870709i
Part of:
Adamson Collection
  • Pictures
  • Online

Available online

view A shaven-headed woman attached at the neck to a chain with a padlock. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1970.

In copyright

It is possible this item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You may be able to use this digital item under a copyright exception, otherwise you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). These may be identified elsewhere in the catalogue record. Read more about copyright.

Read further guidance on copyright exceptions in the UK.

Credit

A shaven-headed woman attached at the neck to a chain with a padlock. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1970. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Publication/Creation

[Netherne, Surrey], Oct. 70 [October 1970]

Physical description

1 painting : purple watercolour ; sheet 58.2 x 45.6 cm

Series

Contributors

Lettering

The woman with her head shaved waiting to be hanged. Oct. 70 M. Bishop The subject, 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 2870709i

Creator/production credits

Executed by Mary Bishop at Netherne Hospital in Surrey, with support from Edward Adamson

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores

Permanent link