Artwork
White-vented Violet-ear
White-vented Violet-ear is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Martin Johnson Heade. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
About this work
Overview
White-vented Violet-ear is an 1863 oil painting by American artist Martin Johnson Heade, characterized by a vivid, solitary hummingbird against a dark background.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a White-vented Violet-ear hummingbird, its white underside and green back feathers meticulously rendered. The contrast between the bird's vibrancy and the muted, shadowy surroundings emphasizes its delicate features.
Technique & Style
Heade's blend of romantic influences with a unique attention to natural detail is evident in the work's color and light management, drawing focal attention to the bird's plumage.
History & Provenance
Created in 1863, the painting is now part of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art's collection, associated with the American Impressionism movement.
Artist & collection
Museum
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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