Study of an Orchid

Name: Study of an Orchid
Brand: Martin Johnson Heade
Price: 94.5 USD
Availability: InStock

1872 · oil · Martin Johnson Heade

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Study of an Orchid by Martin Johnson Heade, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) in Arber Natural, living — Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) · Framed paper, Arber Natural · Living room

Study of an Orchid by Martin Johnson Heade, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) as gallery-wrapped canvas, library — Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) · Gallery-wrapped canvas · Library

Study of an Orchid by Martin Johnson Heade, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) on canvas in Ramino Satin Black, hotel guest room — Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) · Framed canvas, Ramino Satin Black · Hotel guest room

Story

A pale pink orchid spreads its petals among green leaves and budding stems, with hummingbirds hovering nearby above a tropical scene of distant mountains and dense foliage. The composition pairs delicate botanical detail with a broader wilderness backdrop, suggesting a humid, remote setting far from any cultivated garden. Painted in oil in 1872 by Martin Johnson Heade, an American artist associated with the Hudson River school and Luminism, the piece reflects his interest in travel and natural subjects.