"Me being tortured by the other children"

Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990

Date:: c.1955-1977

Reference:: 2871169i

Part of:: Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)

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Collection contents

Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)PP/ADA
- Adamson CollectionPP/ADA/C
  - Identified works created in Adamson's studiosPP/ADA/C/8
    - Works by Bishop, MaryPP/ADA/C/8/15
      - "Me being tortured by the other children"2871169i

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Credit

"Me being tortured by the other children". In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Also known as

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--.

Adamson Trust Title: Tortured

Description

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.

Publication/Creation

c.1955-1977

Physical description

1 painting watercolour on paper

Contributors

Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990

Arrangement

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

Related material

Photographs and discussion featured in Trying to Draw Myself

Notes

The title has been taken from wording on the object.

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