The image is a vintage illustration with a dreamy, ethereal quality. It depicts a small, skeletal figure riding on the back of a large, white polar bear. The bear is rendered in a delicate, almost translucent style, and appears to be walking across a snowy landscape. The figure on the bear's back is also skeletal, with a large head and a flowing robe. Above them, a large, luminous moon dominates the sky, casting a soft glow over the scene. Several stars are visible in the sky as well. In the background, a dark, silhouetted forest stretches across the horizon. The overall color palette is muted and cool, with shades of blue, white, and gray. The illustration has a delicate, almost watercolor-like quality, and the lines are soft and flowing. The signature 'KAY NIELSEN 1914' is visible in the lower left corner.