Pack-Mules in the Mountains from the portfolio Harper

Explore Kara Walker’s ‘Pack-Mules in the Mountains,’ a striking black & white engraving depicting Native American figures. Romanticism meets social commentary – a powerful piece by a renowned artist.


Kara Walker (1995)

Kara Walker confronts race, gender & history with powerful silhouettes & installations. Explore her provocative art challenging stereotypes & sparking dialogue.

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University (Durham, United States of America)

Discover the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University – a vibrant blend of Pre-Columbian artifacts and contemporary art fostering dialogue & exploration. Explore stunning exhibitions & architectural brilliance.

Kara Walker creates challenging works that address the persistent legacy of slavery in American culture, with its racial and gendered stereotypes and myths. For the works in this portfolio Walker produced enlargements of prints from