Digital Arts titled "The Coward Child an…" by Elodie M. Richard, Original Artwork, AI generated image

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The Coward Child and The Brave Child 2 (2025) Digital Arts by Elodie M. Richard

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Original Artwork

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Dimensions Height 20in, Width 16in
Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
Framing This artwork is not framed
AI generated image The artist created this image leveraging Artificial Intelligence technology
Categories Illustration Bird

« The Coward Child and The Brave Child » » (16x20 inches poster) © Elodie M. Richard, All Rights Reserved. Artwork created with assistance from AI technology under the artist’s direction. All posters in defense of the pigeons were created by Elodie M. Richard, based on her original ideas and artistic direction. AI tools were used solely to assist in [...]

« The Coward Child and The Brave Child » » (16x20 inches poster) © Elodie M. Richard, All Rights Reserved
Artwork created with assistance from AI technology under the artist’s direction. All posters in defense of the pigeons were created by Elodie M. Richard, based on her original ideas and artistic direction. AI tools were used solely to assist in visualizing these concepts.

These two posters speak to a moral tension too often ignored in public spaces: the silent suffering of pigeons, and the casual cruelty that many children, and adults, inflict on them without a second thought.

“The Coward Child” captures a moment of violence. A child, running, wields a stick against a defenseless pigeon in flight. The word “Cowardice” or the phrase “The Coward Child” condemns the act, not just as cruel, but as weak. It calls out a truth that society prefers to ignore: there is no strength in harming the vulnerable. There is no bravery in chasing beauty off the ground.

Its visual style, raw and vintage, echoes past eras of resistance art. But here, the enemy is not war, it is apathy, ignorance, and the loss of empathy in the formative years.

In contrast, “The Brave Child” offers a quiet rebellion. A child kneels gently, offering care to a pigeon, while another shares seeds with others. These simple acts become heroic. In a world where cruelty is often the norm, kindness is radical. Compassion is courage. The poster reminds us that moral strength lies not in domination, but in protection.

Together, the two images form a visual dialogue. They ask:
What are we teaching our children?
What do our actions say about who we are?

By pairing condemnation with hope, these posters aim not only to denounce cruelty but to inspire a better way forward. A way where pigeons, symbols of peace, endurance, and misunderstood beauty, are not chased, not kicked, not ignored, but respected and protected.

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

AI generated image

AI generated images are computer-generated images that aim to replicate the appearance of real-world objects. A common example is a "Dall-E", which is a digital rendering of a human face. Another popular ai generated image is "MidJourney", which is a highly realistic 3D rendering of a human figure in a dynamic pose. Google AI has also developed a number of AI generated images, including a series of images that depict different animalschromeleon. Generally speaking, AI generated images are becoming increasingly realistic and are often used for purposes such as advertising, product design, and art.

Technic Digital Arts

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Elodie M. Richard

United States

Elodie M. Richard was born in France but with a complex heritage including Polish and Russian. Due to her father’s career in the Army her family had to regularly move and adapt to new locations in France and abroad. [...]