Pigeon-post 1848

"Pigeon-post" is an oil painting by Miklos Barabas, created in 1848 and currently housed in the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest. The painting depicts a young woman in a white dress holding a white pigeon, symbolizing the theme of communication and messages. The use of a dove as a messenger is a classic trope, suggesting themes of love, peace, and the transmission of messages, a practice prevalent in the 19th century. Barabas captures the woman's gentle expression and the delicate grace of the dove, creating a romantic and nostalgic mood, typical of his style.