'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

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

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