A Starling and a Lark 1863

"A Starling and a Lark" is a watercolor painting by William Page, created in 1863. The work depicts two dead birds, a starling and a lark, lying on the ground. The starling is on its back, with its iridescent feathers spread out, while the lark lies on its side, its brown and white plumage detailed with precision. The artist's meticulous rendering of the birds' feathers and their lifelike poses give the work a sense of realism, despite their lifeless state. This naturalistic approach to the subject matter is a common characteristic of Page's bird studies.