Nude human torso with the head of a cat and two overlapping human figures with the head of cat in red and blue
- Birch, Martin, 1935-1982
- Date:
- c.1966-1977
- Reference:
- 2853326i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: Recto, a woman with the head of a cat; verso, a woman and a cat combined. Drawings by M. Birch, ca. 1973.
Description
On the front, a drawing of a human torso with breasts and the head of a cat, wearing a crucifix necklace; lines possibly indicate a large tattoo from the neck to the middle of the forearm. On the reverse, a drawing of a female figure in red wearing underwear with a nude female figure in blue drawn over the top, both with the head of a cat. A manacle is drawn in red to the left of the figures.
Publication/Creation
c.1966-1977
Physical description
2 drawings (on 1 sheet) crayon and charcoal on paper
Contributors
Arrangement
Prior to Wellcome Collection, this work was stored in a folder on 1st floor, Reay House, Lambeth Hospital.
Notes
This work is untitled; the title has been supplied by the cataloguer for identification purposes.
This work is attributed to the creator; it was stored with other identified works.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores