Magnolias on Light Blue Velvet Cloth
1885 · Oil on canvas
38.6 × 61.8 cm (15 1/4 × 24 3/8 in.)
Art Institute of Chicago
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Martin Johnson Heade
1819
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Martin Johnson Heade was an American painter known for his salt marsh landscapes, seascapes, and depictions of hummingbirds, often depicted with orchids, as well as lotus blossoms and other still lifes. His painting style and subject matter, while derived from the romanticism of the time, are regarded by art historians as a significant departure from those of his peers.
Source: Smithsonian Institution · Trust score: 90% · Updated 1mo ago
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