Pigeon 

Karl Bodmer, a European artist celebrated for his depictions of the American West, made this delicate lithograph titled "Pigeon." Bodmer’s artistic journey reflects the 19th-century fascination with capturing the essence of nature. Though seemingly simple, the image invites us to reflect on notions of home and the wild, particularly within the context of migration. Bodmer, who immigrated to America, then later returned to France, perhaps recognized something of himself in this humble bird. Pigeons, often associated with messages and communication, speak to our own connections and disconnections. Nestled amongst hay, what does the pigeon symbolize for those who have found refuge or those still seeking a place to belong? This print reminds us to consider the emotional layers embedded within the seemingly ordinary, and the quiet, persistent ways that home is created and carried.