'A cup and saucer turned into the Holy Grail"

Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990

Date:: December 1966

Reference:: 2885017i

Part of:: Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)

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Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)PP/ADA
- Adamson CollectionPP/ADA/C
  - Identified works created in Adamson's studiosPP/ADA/C/8
    - Works by Bishop, MaryPP/ADA/C/8/15
      - 'A cup and saucer turned into the Holy Grail"2885017i

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Credit

'A cup and saucer turned into the Holy Grail". In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced January 2025: A radiant cup and saucer as the Grail marked with a Maltese cross. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1966.

Adamson Trust Title: Bitter Cup

Description

Painting of a cup and saucer with holy cross iconography with radiant lines surrounding in purple and red. Creator's name, interpretation and the date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

Publication/Creation

December 1966

Physical description

1 painting watercolour on paper

Contributors

Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990

Arrangement

Prior to Wellcome Collection, this work was stored in a folder on 1st floor, Reay House, Lambeth Hospital.