'The woman with snakes in her hair "
- Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
- Date:
- May 1971
- Reference:
- 2897481i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: A woman with snakes in her hair. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1971.
Description
Drawing of a woman's face with snakes for hair in purple on a purple ground. Creator's name, subject, interpretation, and the date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.
Publication/Creation
May 1971
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.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores