"Frank's Lancaster over La Houssoye"
- Lewis, Muriel, active approximately 1967-1968
- Date:
- 8 February 1968
- Reference:
- 3000582i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: A Lancaster bomber in flames, an airman descending by parachute to the village of La Houssoye. Watercolour by Muriel Lewis, 1968.
Description
Painting of a Lancaster bomber in flames and it's pilot descending by parachute to the village of La Houssoye in the Oise department of France. Inscribed by the creator in pencil on the front, and signed on the reverse. Creator's name and date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.
Publication/Creation
8 February 1968
Physical description
1 painting watercolour and gouache 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