'I don't want to be a girl in a town; I don't like men"
- Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
- Date:
- 24 July 1968
- Reference:
- 2897049i /2897050i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: A purple star radiating darts. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1968. / A woman standing praying among mountains with a castle in the background. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1968.
Description
On the front, a purple star shape with diagonal lines radiating outwards. On the reverse, a woman standing with hands together, mountains and a castle in the background, in purple. Creator's name, interpretation and date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.
Publication/Creation
24 July 1968
Physical description
1 painting watercolour on paper
Contributors
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.
Subjects
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores