'The drowning woman being pursued by a horrible fish"

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

Date:: September 1973

Reference:: 2870287i

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
      - 'The drowning woman being pursued by a horrible fish"2870287i

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'The drowning woman being pursued by a horrible fish". In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced January 2025: A woman under water with a fish, both in profile to left with open mouths. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1973.

Description

Painting of a woman's face with long hair in profile with hands outstretched, and a fish underneath, both in purple. Creator's name, subject and the date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

Publication/Creation

September 1973

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.