"Portcullis of death"
- Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
- Date:
- January 1970
- Reference:
- 2870350i / 2870351i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: A portcullis gate. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1970. / A red drinking vessel obscured by purple grids. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1970.
Description
On the front, painting of a grid in red and purple. On the reverse, painting of a red mug overlaid by purple grid. Creator's name, interpretation and date of creation inscribed on the front, probably by Edward Adamson.
Publication/Creation
January 1970
Physical description
1 painting watercolour 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.
Subjects
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores