The pool structure still exists outside the studio in Hornsby although now the edges are cracked and tangled vegetation fills the basin rather than water, a vision of overgrown plant life. Margaret’s painting of the pool pre-empts the current appearance of the decayed current state. Like all garden pools, it was the centre of social and family life, a place for visitors and family, the vibrant greens and twisting plant life reflecting the colours of the lush Lisgar gardens. It is a vision of affluence and retreat from life. Yet Margaret doesn’t focus upon glistening reflections instead preferring to consider the density of what surrounds. It has a pre-Raphaelite essence rather than pop culture. 

The majesty of the work resulted in Margaret choosing it for an entry into the Wynne Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW. She had previously won the Wynne Prize in 1971 with Modern Landscape and entered the prize several times.