Figures and pigeons

jeandavid

water colours

possibly oil pastel

underpainting

muted green

pastel chalk drawing

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

watercolor

"Figures and Pigeons" is a painting by French artist Jean David (1908-1993), featuring two figures in profile against a turquoise background. The figures are depicted as simplified, almost cartoonish, with white faces, brown shoulders, and abstract elements around their heads. The figure on the left has a pigeon perched atop its head, adding a whimsical touch to the composition. The simplified forms and bright colors suggest a playful, almost childlike approach to portraiture.