Geometric stylization is a common feature in the work of Peter Vos. His animals are sheltered by symmetric spatial composition, and enclosed by the ordered lines defining their form. In this piece, the body of a large pelican bounds the body of its chick, simultaneously determing its shape and emphasizing the flat surface activity. Despite their evident stylization, Peter Vos' animals maintain an individual character that facilitates identification with certain human traits, in this case motherly affection.