1873
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Sturnur Vulgaris is a 1873 by John Gould, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a family of starlings—a parent perched on a gnarled branch and three chicks huddled below. The adult birds have glossy black feathers with iridescent purple and green shimmer, while the chicks are fluffier with muted browns. In the background, a faint sketch of a castle sits on a hill, blending softly into the light-colored paper. The artist labeled this *Sturnus vulgaris*, which is the scientific name for the European starling. Notice how the feathers catch the light differently—some parts look almost metallic. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this work in person.
John Gould (; 14 September 1804 – 3 February 1881) was an English ornithologist who published monographs on birds, illustrated by plates produced by his wife, Elizabeth Gould, and several other artists, including Edward…
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
