"Trying to Draw Myself About 10"

  • Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
Date:
June 1967
Reference:
2854570i
Part of:
Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced January 2025: A face (self-portrait aged 10). Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1967.

Description

Painting of a head with short hair divided into four segments in purple. Creator's name, subject and date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

Publication/Creation

June 1967

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.

Related material

Photographs and discussion featured in Trying to Draw Myself

Notes

The title has been taken from wording on the object.

Subjects

Where to find it

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