"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
  • Online

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Credit

"The sad girl longs for the moon and dreads the sun". In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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.
Adamson Trust Title: Liberty

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

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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