Ducktown Cab Company 

Walt Kuhn’s “Ducktown Cab Company” (c. 1920s) is a humorous ink drawing depicting a chicken pulling a carriage with a duck as its passenger. The drawing is an example of Kuhn’s use of satire and animal imagery to comment on societal issues. The whimsical scene, set in a world where animals take on human roles, might be a satirical take on the automobile industry. The artist's use of bold lines and hatching creates a sense of movement and energy, emphasizing the absurd nature of the situation. Kuhn, known for his contributions to the Ashcan School, aimed to capture the realities of everyday life, often with a touch of the absurd, as shown in this charming piece.