Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms

Martin Johnson Heade

Created:
Movement:
1875
Realism
key Notes:
Tropical Realism, Delicate Flora
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Dimensions:
12 3/16 x 14 1/8 in. (31 x 35.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms by Martin Johnson Heade

Martin Johnson Heade (1819–1904) was an American painter known for his depictions of landscapes, seascapes, and still lifes, particularly those featuring hummingbirds and flowers. Created in 1875, Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms exemplifies Heade's meticulous attention to detail and his fascination with the natural world, a theme prevalent throughout his oeuvre. The painting is executed in oil on canvas, a medium that allowed Heade to achieve the rich textures and vibrant colors characteristic of his work. Heade's contributions to American art are significant, as he was among the first to explore the exotic beauty of tropical flora and fauna, influencing both his contemporaries and future generations of artists. His work is often associated with the Luminism movement, which emphasized the effects of light and atmosphere in landscape painting. Today, Heade's paintings are celebrated for their unique blend of scientific observation and artistic expression, securing his place in the canon of 19th-century American art.

Description of the work:

Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms by Martin Johnson Heade

Created in 1875, "Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms" by Martin Johnson Heade is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his fascination with the natural world. The artwork features a delicate depiction of a hummingbird amidst apple blossoms, showcasing Heade's characteristic blend of realism and luminism.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms