"Blindfold among thistles"

Previous title, replaced January 2025: A purple face in distress. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1977; / (Left) a purple face in distress; (right) a purple face in distress, blindfolded, with thistles. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1977;

On the front, two faces with hands raised above, one blindfolded with leaf shapes underneath, the other with a pair of clasped hands underneath, both in purple. On the reverse, a face with hair and clasped hands below in purple. Creator's name, interpretation, and the date of creation are inscribed on the front, probably by Edward Adamson

1977

1 painting watercolour on paper

Prior to Wellcome Collection, this work was stored in a folder on 1st floor, Reay House, Lambeth Hospital.

The title has been taken from wording on the object.