Society Puts A Lot of Pressure On Women To Have Kids

A quietly brilliant observation, delivered with feathers and deadpan charm. As two ducks contemplate a sign—and the expectations it represents—this cartoon skewers societal pressure with gentle wit and perfect restraint. Thoughtful, funny, and refreshingly subtle.

Original cartoon art by Tom Toro, published in the New Yorker magazine on September 7, 2015. Archival ink pen and ink wash on 8.5" x 12" Bristol vellum paper. Excellent condition.