'My mother says I am a bluebottle"

  • Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
Date:
March 1967
Reference:
2866067i
Part of:
Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
  • Archives and manuscripts
  • Online

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Credit

'My mother says I am a bluebottle". In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced January 2025: A colossal bluebottle (insect). Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1967.

Description

Painting of a large insect with wings in purple and red. Creator's name, interpretation and date of creation inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson

Publication/Creation

March 1967

Physical description

1 painting watercolour on paper

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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