Who painted Study of Four Hummingbirds with Roses and an Orchid?

Study of Four Hummingbirds with Roses and an Orchid was painted by Martin Johnson Heade in 1870.

Where can I see Study of Four Hummingbirds with Roses and an Orchid?

Study of Four Hummingbirds with Roses and an Orchid is held by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

What movement is Study of Four Hummingbirds with Roses and an Orchid?

Study of Four Hummingbirds with Roses and an Orchid is associated with American Impressionism.

Artwork

Study of Four Hummingbirds with Roses and an Orchid

Martin Johnson Heade , 1870

Study of Four Hummingbirds with Roses and an Orchid is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist Martin Johnson Heade. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

About this work

Overview

Study of Four Hummingbirds with Roses and an Orchid is a 1870 painting by Martin Johnson Heade, characterized by its detailed and delicate depiction of natural subjects.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features four hummingbirds in various poses amidst roses and an orchid, showcasing Heade's fascination with intricate natural forms and his ability to convey a sense of quiet beauty.

Technique & Style

Heade's work blends elements of Romanticism with a personal style, evident in the subtle play of light and shadow, and the detailed rendering of the birds' iridescent feathers and the flowers' textures.

History & Provenance

Martin Johnson Heade was born in Pennsylvania in 1819 and trained under Edward Hicks and possibly Thomas Hicks, developing a distinctive body of work that includes landscapes, seascapes, and still lifes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Martin Johnson Heade

1819–1904

Museum

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

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