"Is the art department doomed?"

Previous title, replaced January 2025: Shapes representing bolts (?), and a question about the end of the Art Department at Netherne Hospital. Drawing by M. Birch, ca. 1972.

Imprints of a curved object, possibly a pill bottle or pallete knife, rolled across the paper by the creator with the inscribed title in pencil above.

c.1966-1977

1 print 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.

This work is attributed to the creator; it was stored with other identified works.