"Defeat"
- Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
- Date:
- February 1967
- Reference:
- 2885115i / 2885116i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: A stem with angular spiny offshoots. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1967. / A dense red mesh. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1967.
Description
On the front, painting of connected straight lines, possibly withered branches, in purple. On the reverse, painting of a dense red mesh. The word "Defeat" is painted by the creator on the front. Creator's name and the date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.
Publication/Creation
February 1967
Physical description
1 painting watercolour on paper
Contributors
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.
Subjects
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores