Doves, revered as an international symbol of peace, are also adored for their distinctive warble and the quaint way they bob their heads as they walk. In the world of illustration, they take on many roles, whether that’s emerging from a magician’s hat or soaring gracefully through the city.

Spread your wings alongside these gentle creatures with this collection of illustrations featuring doves.

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Doves have long been seen as the messenger of love, peace, and hope, as well as the subject of many poems. Featured in the Epic of Gilgamesh and even famously referenced by Shakespeare, this noble white bird has a way of captivating our minds with its gentle cooing and sleek shape. While their more rotund counterpart, the humble pigeon, may not be regarded with such high esteem, there’s something comforting about their presence, and no park feels complete without them—although it can be somewhat terrifying when you drop a piece of bread and a whole army flocks toward you!

Rest assured, the doves and pigeons in today’s feature are well-behaved, so enjoy the cozy and ethereal atmosphere they add to the drawings below! Do you have a memorable story involving doves?

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