In time of pestilence. The Pythoness

Description: Episode number 3 of Series “Painter and poet: an experiment in words, music and paintings”. The third part of a series devised by Joan Maude and Michael Warre incorporating the works of writers, painters and musicians to create an experimental animated film. This part consists of two short films. ‘In time of pestilence’ by Thomas Nashe, narrated by Robert Harris, drawings by Michael Ayrton (3:18 mins). ‘The Pythoness’ by Kathleen Raine, narrated by Mary Morris, drawings by Henry Moore (2:00 mins). Photography by W. Traylor and R. Turk, music by Matyas Seiber, edited by Jack King.