The image depicts a donkey harnessed to a large cart or barge, positioned close to the viewer. The donkey and the vessel are seen in profile. The background shows a high horizon with a shaded area suggesting either water or sky. Fine lines and cross-hatching techniques are used to detail the donkey's fur and the cart's surface. The color scheme is monochromatic with cream tones and dark sepia-like lines. In the distance, the scene extends towards the horizon. The artwork portrays a simple yet detailed moment frozen in time.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1897
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3956 × 2998 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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