Rio de Janeiro Bay
About the Artwork

Martin Johnson Heade was an American painter renowned for his atmospheric salt marsh landscapes, tropical bird studies, and richly detailed floral still lifes. Born in Pennsylvania, Heade initially trained under folk artist Edward Hicks and began his career painting portraits before turning to landscape art. Friends...

SKUmartin-johnson-heade-2026-010_frgc_1224
CreatorMartin Johnson Heade
Year1864
Mediumoil
Original dimensions17 15/16 x 35 7/8 in.
Archive IDrs:100:48259