Martin Johnson Heade

American · 1819–1904

Hudson River schoolLuminism

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.

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Sunlight and Shadow: The Newbury Marshes — The living window: art moves here the way it moves in your living room.

works in the Momentable archive: 7works in the Momentable archive
museums hold them: 2museums hold them
life: 1819–1904life
movement: Hudson River schoolmovement

The work

A selection of 3 works, free to stream.

Sunlight and Shadow: The Newbury Marshes

Martin Johnson Heade · National Gallery of Art

Apple Blossoms

Martin Johnson Heade · The Cleveland Museum of Art

View of Marshfield

Martin Johnson Heade · National Gallery of Art

Who Martin Johnson Heade was

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.

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