The Adoration of the Black Snakes
- Beatty, Elizabeth, active approximately 1968
- Date:
- 01 January 1968
- Reference:
- PP/ADA/C/8/4/1
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced July 2023: The Virgin and Christ Child surrounded by black snakes and crows. Watercolour by E. Beatty, 1968.
Adamson Trust Inventory Title: Black Snakes
Description
Painting depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ Child surrounded by black snakes, crows, and spiders. A man stands drinking on the left. Inscribed title has been written in pencil on the recto; artist's name and date inscribed on verso by Edward Adamson.
Publication/Creation
01 January 1968
Physical description
1 painting watercolour
Notes
The title has been taken from lettering on the object.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores