Fields in which children are playing, sheep are enclosed, and a man in a mechanical digger is creating a rockery. Watercolour by J. Millburn, 1968.
- Millburn, Joan, active approximately 1968.
- Date:
- 18.5.68 [18 May 1968]
- Reference:
- 3006296i
- Part of:
- Adamson Collection
- Pictures
About this work
Description
In the foreground, rocks represented by appliqué discs of cardboard are being worked by a man riding on a mechanical digger. Right, a pond in which are a swan with cygnets. In the background are a thatched hut (with real thatch) and a stable in which a person is seen mounted on a horse. Left, hedges represented by moss and vegetable matter. A small family farm?
Publication/Creation
[Netherne, Surrey], 18.5.68 [18 May 1968]
Physical description
1 painting : watercolour with moss, grasses, plants and cardboard discs ; sheet 45.5 x 55.6 cm
Series
Lettering
North. Millburn, Joan 18.5.68
The hospital building, the name of the artist and the date of the work are written on the verso by Edward Adamson
Creator/production credits
Executed by Joan Millburn at Netherne Hospital in Surrey, with support from Edward Adamson
Notes
This work is untitled, the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3006296i
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Location Status Access Closed storesNote