"A brown bird singing"

  • Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
Date:
April 1973
Reference:
2897620i
Part of:
Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
  • Archives and manuscripts

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About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced January 2025: A bird singing on the branch of a tree, with purple zigzags above. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1973.

Description

A brown bird singing' possibly refers to a popular song composed in 1922 by Haydn Wood (1882-1959) with lyrics by Royden Barrie (Rodney Richard Bennett, 1890-1948). Creator's name, title, subject, and the date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

Publication/Creation

April 1973

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

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