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.

  • Bishop, Mary, (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990.
Date:
April 73 [April 1973]
Reference:
2897403i
Part of:
Adamson Collection
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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. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Publication/Creation

[Netherne, Surrey], April 73 [April 1973]

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1 painting : watercolour ; sheet 51.8 x 31.7 cm

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He has not done enough and he can't do any more. The shell-shocked soldier is about to kill himself with a hand grenade as the sun goes down. M.H. Bishop April 73 The subject, the name of the artist and the date are inscribed by Edward Adamson on the verso

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Wellcome Collection 2897403i

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Executed by Mary Bishop at Netherne Hospital in Surrey, with support from Edward Adamson

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