"Dead beat"
- Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
- Date:
- February 1968
- Reference:
- 2901312i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: A bisected figure, one side female and the other side male. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1968.
Description
Painting of a bisected human figure, one side female and the other side male in brown and red. Creator's name, interpretation and the date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson. Attached is the following note: "Feb 68. Self-portrait by female schizophrenic patient who felt 'split' between male and female.", typed on reverse of letter-heading of Dr Robert W. Shields, BA, BD, FBPsS.
Publication/Creation
February 1968
Physical description
1 painting pencil and 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