"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)
- Archives and manuscripts
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.
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
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.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores