Top left, a man with a beard, represented as the Devil, with a bottle and glasses of whiskey on a table; bottom right, an angel praying with pills from a bottle of antibiotic on a table. Gouache by Muriel Lewis, 1967.
- Lewis, Muriel, active approximately 1966-1968.
- Date:
- 4.12.67 [4 December 1967]
- Reference:
- 3000175i
- Part of:
- Adamson Collection
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The bottle of whiskey bears the brand label Haig, while the bottle of antibiotic bears the brand label Flagyl. The scientific name of Flagyl is metronidazole: it was introduced for treating infections. On the angel's table are also a bottle and glass of milk.
Publication/Creation
[Netherne, Surrey], 4.12.67 [4 December 1967]
Physical description
1 painting : gouache, with pencil ; sheet 55.6 x 45.8 cm
Series
Lettering
For the attention of Dr Henry. Lewis, M. 4.12.67
Inscribed in pencil by the artist on the recto. 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 3000175i
Creator/production credits
Executed by Muriel Lewis at Netherne Hospital in Surrey, with support from Edward Adamson
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores