'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

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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