The artwork titled “Donkey,” created by Jeff Koons between 1996 and 1999 in the United States, employs oil as its medium and adheres to the Neo-Pop Art movement. It falls under the figurative genre, depicting a vibrant and colorful representation.
In this artwork, a prominently featured donkey stands at the forefront, adorned with a knitted blanket in a multicolored pattern and bright yellow harness. The animal is whimsically equipped with cartoonish yellow and blue shoes. The background is a kaleidoscopic assembly of playful elements and objects, including toys and cartoon imagery, evoking a sense of playfulness and nostalgia. Notably, a rooster and various numerical swatches occupy the right side of the canvas, further enhancing the eclectic and dynamic composition that is characteristic of the Neo-Pop Art movement.
