Three Pigeons
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Three Pigeons is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows three pigeons in a quiet outdoor scene. One bird is mid-flight, wings spread wide, while the other two sit on a rough stone ledge. Behind them, a small wooden house with a sloped roof and a chimney sits on a hillside, surrounded by trees and bushes. The artist focused on the pigeons’ textures—feathers, feathers, and more feathers—making them stand out against the softer background. The lighting is simple but clear, with shadows adding depth to the stone and birds. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
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