The Pigeons
1899
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is famous for his electric posters of Parisian nightlife, but this charming 1899 illustration reveals his softer side. Titled 'Les Pigeons,' the page features two quick, expressive sketches: a pair of birds perched intimately on a rooftop ledge at the top (complete with his 'HTL' monogram!), and a solitary pigeon displaying its fanned tail feathers below. Created during the Post-Impressionist era, these drawings capture everyday city life with the same loose, energetic lines he used for cabaret dancers. It’s a delightful reminder that even the most bohemian artists found beauty in the humble birds of the streets.
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