
Sheridan LeFanu's story "Green Tea" describes a man who becomes a little too amped up on the titular infusion and begins to see a hideous ape out of the corner of his eye. Many of my own ideas seem to have their source in a strong cup of the leafy brew. "Green Tea" was published thirteen years after "Origin of the Species".
The reference (which has been removed) to another artist's work was intended merely to show influence, this was not intended to be a satirical take on that artist's work, which this artist continues to admire.
