"Mental Hospital Surrey"

  • Lorraine, Mary, active approximately 1966-1967
Date:
17 February 1967
Reference:
3001755i
Part of:
Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced January 2025: The entrance to a mental hospital with a tall patient entering following a nurse. Watercolour and gouache by Mary Lorraine, 1967.

Description

Painting of an entrance gate inscribed "Mental Hospital Surrey Headroom 11 ft 2" with a tall patient entering following a nurse. This likely refers to Netherne Hospital. Hospital ward, creator's name and date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

Publication/Creation

17 February 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.

Where to find it

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