"I have been dying"

Previous title, replaced January 2025: Two birds of prey attacking a person tied down on a mountain-top. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1968.

Drawing of two birds attacking the head and shoulders of a person tied down on a brown, green, purple and black ground. Creator's name, interpretation and the date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson. The inscription suggests that the painting was looked at by a psychiatrist six months after its execution, as part of a case conference.

June 1968

1 painting watercolour and pencil on paper

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

The title has been taken from wording on the object.