"Me being tortured by the other children"

Previous title, replaced January 2025: A purple figure with red dials around; representing the oppression of the artist by other children. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 19--.

Painting of a girl's head and torso in purple with three red circles either side, possibly other children's faces. Interpretative title inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

c.1955-1977

1 painting watercolour on paper

Prior to Wellcome Collection, this work was stored in a folder on 1st floor, Reay House, Lambeth Hospital.

Photographs and discussion featured in Trying to Draw Myself

The title has been taken from wording on the object.

This work is attributed to the creator; it was stored with other identified works.