"Nothing is left no head no body only hands"
- Bishop, Mary (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990
- Date:
- May 1972
- Reference:
- 2870178i / 2870179i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: Red arrows and darts. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1972. / A cross with human hands at the ends of the crossbar. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1972.
Description
On the front, painting of intersecting red diagonal lines and droplets. On the reverse, a crucifix shape with hands at the end of the horizontal line in red. Creator's name, interpretation and date of creation inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.
Publication/Creation
May 1972
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
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores