The image depicts a black and white etching of four skeletons piled on top of each other on the back of a donkey. The skeletons are all wearing old-fashioned clothing. Two skeletons are holding long sticks. The donkey's head is down and it appears to be walking. The background is a mottled gray color. The image is centered on a white background with the caption written in cursive below it. The overall tone of the image is dark and satirical.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 603 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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