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A charcoal and graphite study of a single pigeon settled on a stone ledge. Layered tonal shading builds the soft grey of its plumage and the faint sheen along its neck, with tender gradients and lifted highlights keeping the bird luminous against the quiet stone. Restrained, essentially monochrome, and grounded in one still subject, it brings a calm, contemplative presence to any wall.