1754
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Red Winged Starling (Oriolus phoeniceus) is a 1754 ink by Mark Catesby, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting features a bird with distinctive red and yellow markings on its wings, perched on a branch with green leaves and dark berries. The bird's black body and long tail feathers are prominent, while its beak is pointed downward. A small inscription in the top-right corner reads "The red Wing'd Starling" in elegant script, accompanied by a scientific name in smaller text. The background of the painting is a soft, creamy color, which provides a subtle contrast to the vibrant colors of the bird and foliage. The level of detail and realism in the painting suggests a high degree of skill and attention to detail on the part of the artist. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this painting, explore the Romanticism movement.
Mark Catesby (24 March 1683 – 23 December 1749) was an English naturalist who studied the flora and fauna of the New World.
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