"Anger against my father for having intercourse with my mother"

  • Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
Date:
November 1966
Reference:
2871565i
Part of:
Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
  • Archives and manuscripts
  • Online

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Credit

"Anger against my father for having intercourse with my mother". In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced January 2025: A red potato-head, representing the artist's father, with purple darts above. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1967.

Description

Painting of a potato shaped head with a downturned mouth and torso, with purple vertical lines above. Creator's name, interpretation and the date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

Publication/Creation

November 1966

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.

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