Red-winged Starling
1829
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1829
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows four red-winged starlings perched and flying near a branch with small pink flowers. The birds have black feathers with bright red patches on their wings and tails. One bird is in mid-flight, while the others sit calmly on the branch. The artist used careful details to show each bird’s feathers and the delicate flowers. The colors are soft but precise, with reds and blacks standing out against the light background. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one used metal plates to create prints.
