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About this work

This black-and-white print is packed with odd creatures. A bear with a crown stands on the left, clutching a sword. In the center, an owl with human-like eyes looms over a skull and some eggs. To the right, a bird with a long beak watches a smaller bird, while a raven-like shape perches above them. The background is filled with feathers and shadows, making it feel like a crowded, dreamlike scene. The artist used a sharp, detailed style to carve every feather and wrinkle into the wood. This isn’t just a drawing—it’s a wood engraving, where the artist cuts lines into wood to print the image. Check out The Museum of Modern Art to see more works like this in person.