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Martin Johnson Heade Collection

Martin Johnson Heade was a renowned American painter known for his exquisite still life and landscape paintings

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Hummingbird and Passionflowers, ca. 1875-85. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade

Hummingbird and Passionflowers, ca. 1875-85. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade
Hummingbird and Passionflowers, ca. 1875-85

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Giant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth, c. 1890. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade

Giant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth, c. 1890. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade
Giant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth, c. 1890

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Newburyport Meadows, ca. 1876-81. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade

Newburyport Meadows, ca. 1876-81. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade
Newburyport Meadows, ca. 1876-81

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Magnolias on Light Blue Velvet Cloth, 1885 / 95. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade

Magnolias on Light Blue Velvet Cloth, 1885 / 95. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade
Magnolias on Light Blue Velvet Cloth, 1885/95. Still life of sensuously detailed white magnolia flowers

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: York Harbor, Coast of Maine, 1877. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade

York Harbor, Coast of Maine, 1877. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade
York Harbor, Coast of Maine, 1877

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Cherokee Roses, 1889 (oil on canvas)

Cherokee Roses, 1889 (oil on canvas)
650513 Cherokee Roses, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 21.5x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherokee Roses. Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904). Oil on canvas

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Apple Blossoms, (oil on canvas)

Apple Blossoms, (oil on canvas)
650611 Apple Blossoms, (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 25.5x30.8. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apple Blossoms. Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904)

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Hummingbird Perched on an Orchid Plant, 1901 (oil on canvas)

Hummingbird Perched on an Orchid Plant, 1901 (oil on canvas)
1764701 Hummingbird Perched on an Orchid Plant, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 51.4x38.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hummingbird Perched on an Orchid Plant)

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Roses on a Palette, 1880s (oil on canvas)

Roses on a Palette, 1880s (oil on canvas)
822757 Roses on a Palette, 1880s (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 35.3x55.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roses on a Palette. Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904)

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Girl on a Hillside, Apple Blossoms, 1874 (oil on canvas)

Girl on a Hillside, Apple Blossoms, 1874 (oil on canvas)
650512 Girl on a Hillside, Apple Blossoms, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 31.1x53.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl on a Hillside, Apple Blossoms)

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Tropical Plums, (oil on canvas)

Tropical Plums, (oil on canvas)
651110 Tropical Plums, (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 30.6x50.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tropical Plums. Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904). Oil on canvas

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Sun Breaking through the Clouds (A Wreck on the Shore), (oil on canvas)

Sun Breaking through the Clouds (A Wreck on the Shore), (oil on canvas)
985449 Sun Breaking through the Clouds (A Wreck on the Shore), (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 31.8x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Sunrise, Hoboken Meadows, c. 1875-1885 (oil on canvas)

Sunrise, Hoboken Meadows, c. 1875-1885 (oil on canvas)
985364 Sunrise, Hoboken Meadows, c.1875-1885 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 43.1x91.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunrise, Hoboken Meadows)

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Orchids and Hummingbirds in a Brazilian Jungle, c. 1871-72 (oil on canvas)

Orchids and Hummingbirds in a Brazilian Jungle, c. 1871-72 (oil on canvas)
650875 Orchids and Hummingbirds in a Brazilian Jungle, c. 1871-72 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 43.2x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: A Red Rose, (oil on canvas)

A Red Rose, (oil on canvas)
650414 A Red Rose, (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 38.1x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Red Rose. Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904). Oil on canvas

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Still Life with Orchid and Pair of Hummingbirds, c. 1890s (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Orchid and Pair of Hummingbirds, c. 1890s (oil on canvas)
985368 Still Life with Orchid and Pair of Hummingbirds, c.1890s (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 40.5x35.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Sunlight and Shadow: The Newbury Marshes, c. 1871 / 1875. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade

Sunlight and Shadow: The Newbury Marshes, c. 1871 / 1875. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade
Sunlight and Shadow: The Newbury Marshes, c. 1871/1875

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Rio de Janeiro Bay, 1864. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade

Rio de Janeiro Bay, 1864. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade
Rio de Janeiro Bay, 1864

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Cattleya Orchid and Three Hummingbirds, 1871. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade

Cattleya Orchid and Three Hummingbirds, 1871. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade
Cattleya Orchid and Three Hummingbirds, 1871

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Approaching Thunder Storm, 1859. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade

Approaching Thunder Storm, 1859. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade
Approaching Thunder Storm, 1859

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms, 1875. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade

Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms, 1875. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade
Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms, 1875

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: High Tide on the Marshes, 1872. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819-1904)

High Tide on the Marshes, 1872. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819-1904)
High Tide on the Marshes, 1872

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Orchid Blossoms, 1873. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819-1904)

Orchid Blossoms, 1873. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819-1904)
Orchid Blossoms, 1873. In 1863 Heade took the first of three trips to South America, with an amateur naturalist, the Reverend C. J

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Point Judith, Rhode Island, 1867-1868. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819-1904)

Point Judith, Rhode Island, 1867-1868. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819-1904)
Point Judith, Rhode Island, 1867-1868. During the 1860s and 1870s, many American painters shifted their interest from rendering clear-cut

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Apple Blossoms, 1873. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819-1904)

Apple Blossoms, 1873. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819-1904)
Apple Blossoms, 1873. Heade made many studies of flowers, beginning around 1860. Born in Pennsylvania, he became a professional portrait painter before visiting France, England

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Orchid Blossoms 1873 Martin Johnson Heade American

Orchid Blossoms 1873 Martin Johnson Heade American
Orchid Blossoms, 1873. Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819-1904). Oil on canvas; framed: 47.6 x 40 x 7 cm (18 3/4 x 15 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.); unframed: 38.1 x 30.6 cm (15 x 12 1/16 in.)

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: High Tide Marshes 1872 Martin Johnson Heade American

High Tide Marshes 1872 Martin Johnson Heade American
High Tide on the Marshes, 1872. Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819-1904). Oil on canvas; unframed: 38.3 x 76.3 cm (15 1/16 x 30 1/16 in.)

Background imageMartin Johnson Heade Collection: Apple Blossoms 1873 Martin Johnson Heade American

Apple Blossoms 1873 Martin Johnson Heade American
Apple Blossoms, 1873. Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819-1904). Oil on canvas; unframed: 35.8 x 30.7 cm (14 1/8 x 12 1/16 in.)


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Martin Johnson Heade was a renowned American painter known for his exquisite still life and landscape paintings. His works captured the beauty of nature in all its glory, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate details. One of his notable pieces, "Hummingbird and Passionflowers, " painted between 1875-85, depicts a mesmerizing scene where a delicate hummingbird hovers above passionflowers. The painting exudes an air of tranquility as the bird gracefully flutters amidst the lush foliage. In "Giant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth" from around 1890, Heade showcases his mastery in capturing the elegance of flowers. The magnolias stand tall against a rich blue velvet cloth, their petals delicately textured and seemingly ready to bloom at any moment. Heade's love for landscapes is evident in "Newburyport Meadows, " created between 1876-81. This piece transports viewers to serene meadows filled with wildflowers swaying gently in the breeze. It captures the essence of peaceful countryside living. Another stunning floral composition by Heade is "Magnolias on Light Blue Velvet Cloth" from 1885/95. Here, he skillfully combines soft hues with intricate brushwork to create an ethereal atmosphere that envelops these magnificent flowers. He also ventured into seascapes like "York Harbor, Coast of Maine" painted in 1877. This artwork portrays crashing waves against rugged cliffs under a dramatic sky – truly capturing the raw power and beauty of nature's elements. Not limited to flora alone, Heade also depicted roses with great finesse as seen in "Cherokee Roses" (1889) and showcased apple blossoms' delicate charm in another masterpiece titled simply "Apple Blossoms. " His fascination with birds shines through brilliantly in "Hummingbird Perched on an Orchid Plant" (1901). The painting beautifully juxtaposes the tiny bird against vibrant orchids, creating a harmonious balance between nature's smallest wonders.