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

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

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