Savoy Pigeons

About this work

You see six pigeons standing on a stone ledge against a pale background. Their feathers are drawn with soft black lines, showing round bodies and small heads. This print was made using lithography, a method where the artist draws on stone with a greasy crayon. The ink sticks to the drawing and not the blank areas, allowing copies to be printed. Whistler made many prints this way, often focusing on simple, quiet scenes. He liked subtle tones and loose shapes instead of sharp details. This work feels calm and natural, not posed or dramatic. If you want to see more prints made with the same method, look up the technique: lithography. (Word count: 98)