Hummingbird and Passionflowers, by Martin Johnson Heade, circa 1875
Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819 – 1904) painted this tropical vignette circa 1875 – 85. This vibrant oil-on-canvas work measures 20 x 12 inches (50.8 x 30.5 cm), and it is on view at The Metropolitan … Continue reading
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