The Four Ages of Woman

Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Beckenham

NOW CLOSED

Luz (detail; c. 1966), Anna Kavan. Courtesy Bethlem Museum of the Mind

This display of works from the collections of the Bethlem Museum highlights the perspectives of women artists on their experiences of life from childhood to old age, taking in themes ranging from maternity to mental distress. Artists featured include Anna Kavan, Cynthia Pell and Elise Warriner Pacquette. Find out more from the Bethlem Museum’s website.

Psychedelic Woman (n.d.), Lynda Bamford.

Psychedelic Woman (n.d.), Lynda Bamford. Courtesy Bethlem Museum of the Mind

Mother and Child at Breaking Point (1970), Maureen Scott.

Mother and Child at Breaking Point (1970), Maureen Scott. Courtesy Bethlem Museum of the Mind

Protecting the Heart (c. 1993), Elise Warriner.

Protecting the Heart (c. 1993), Elise Warriner Pacquette. Courtesy Bethlem Museum of the Mind

Untitled (Two Figures) (c. 1964), Cynthia Pell.

Untitled (Two Figures) (c. 1964), Cynthia Pell. Courtesy Bethlem Museum of the Mind

Luz (c. 1966), Anna Kavan.

Luz (c. 1966), Anna Kavan. Courtesy Bethlem Museum of the Mind