The lithograph bursts forth with the energy of a satirical duel, rendered in stark black and white. Two figures, each mounted on stylized horses, are locked in a bizarre contest: they are holding a long pole, with a fork at the end, and they are aiming to push a long beak towards each other. In the background, a judge sits enthroned, seemingly overseeing the chaotic proceedings. The artist's use of line work and shading is masterful, bringing the fantastical scene to life, with the lines and shapes conveying movement and tension. The composition is carefully balanced, drawing the eye across the scene, and into the details of the figures and their steeds. The scene is brimming with a whimsical energy that immediately grabs your attention and holds it.