"The shell-shocked soldier is about to kill himself with a hand grenade as the sun goes down"'

  • Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
Date:
April 1973
Reference:
2897403i
Part of:
Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
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Credit

"The shell-shocked soldier is about to kill himself with a hand grenade as the sun goes down"'. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced January 2025: A shell-shocked man in a uniform of the British Army seated on a rock, with a sunset behind, about to kill himself. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1973.
Adamson Trust Title: Shell shocked

Description

Painting of a soldier seated on a rock holding a hand grenade as the sun sets behind him. Creator's name, 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

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.

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