"The death of Adamson"

Previous title, replaced January 2025: Edward Adamson drowning. Watercolour by M. Birch, 1971.

Drawing of Edward Adamson drowning, falling below the waterline into the arms of another humanoid figure at the bottom of the image. Title inscribed by the creator on the front. Creator's name and date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

7 September 1971

1 drawing watercolour and charcoal 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.