"From Russia with love"

  • Hawkesworth, active approximately 1966
Date:
13 June 1966
Reference:
2980671i / 2980672i
Part of:
Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced January 2025: A grey sailing boat; above, a black aeroplane (airplane) and grey birds. Watercolour by Hawkesworth, 1966. / Seven aeroplanes (airplanes) in five different colours. Gouache by Hawkesworth, 1966.

Description

A grey sailing boat with aeroplane and grey birds above, and seven aeroplanes in red, green, yellow, blue and black. Inscribed by the creator in black paint "From Russia with love", the title of a novel by Ian Fleming published in 1957, and of the film of the novel which was released in 1963. Creator's name and date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

Publication/Creation

13 June 1966

Physical description

1 painting watercolour 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.

Where to find it

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