"The sad girl longs for the moon and dreads the sun"
- Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
- Date:
- 1 May 1972
- Reference:
- 2870391i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: A standing girl holding one hand up towards the moon and with her other hand shielding her eyes from the sun. Drawing by M. Bishop, 1972.
Description
Drawing of a girl in a hat covering her eyes with her left hand and raising her right arm towards the moon and sun above. Creator's name, subject, interpretation, and the date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.
Publication/Creation
1 May 1972
Physical description
1 drawing pencil 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