'The woman with her head shaved waiting to be hanged"
- Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
- Date:
- October 1970
- Reference:
- 2870709i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: A shaven-headed woman attached at the neck to a chain with a padlock. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1970.
Description
Painting of a persons head with a large padlocked chain around their neck and barred window in background in purple. Creator's name, date of creation and interpretative title inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.
Publication/Creation
October 1970
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.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores