"Horror on a mountain"
- Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
- Date:
- March 1976
- Reference:
- 2858610i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: A person stranded on the peak of a mountain attacked by snakes. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1976;
Description
Painting of a large triangle in red with a purple snake wrapped around it and a thin stick figure balanced on the apex. Creator's name, date of creation and interpretation inscribed on the front by Edward Adamson.
Publication/Creation
March 1976
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.
Related material
Discussion of work featured in The art of those with lived experience: excavating the Adamson Collection
Notes
The title has been taken from wording on the object.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores