Michel Remy, The Surrealist World of Desmond Morris, Jonathan Cape, London, 1991, p.132, illustrated; 
Silvano Levy, Desmond Morris, Analytical Catalogue Raisonne, Petraco-Pandora, Belgium, 2001, p.294, illustrated.

There is a very small indentation within the shadow of the upper left figure. Otherwise the work is in good condition with rich vibrant colours throughout. On a light blue mount, and held in a lightly washed wooden frame. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals a patch of retouching to the indentation in the upper left quadrant.
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This work is the 26th in a long series of 51 meticulous biomorphic scenes painted during the 1970's.