"The man is pierced with shame and all is horror from the neck down"
- Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
- Date:
- November 1969
- Reference:
- 2897677i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: A red man shot with a purple arrow to the heart, holding up his hands in pain. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1969.
Description
A man shot with a purple arrow to the heart, holding up his hands. Creator's name, subject and date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.
Publication/Creation
November 1969
Physical description
1 painting watercolour and pencil 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