'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)
  • Archives and manuscripts

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.

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

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

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