"Why Did I Do It?"

Will Dyson

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a large, robed figure and a skeleton wearing a top hat. The drawing depicts an encounter between a large seated figure with flowing hair, who appears to be holding the shoulders of a skeletal figure in a top hat standing before them. The background shows clouds surrounding the two figures. The style conveys a sense of whimsy and dark humor, emphasized by the title "Why Did I Do It?" inscribed below. The linework is detailed yet minimal, focusing attention on the characters and their interaction.