Kat 1 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Cattleya Orchid and Three Brazilian Hummingbirdsby Martin Johnson Heade, 1871Perhaps inspired by the writings of Charles Darwin, the artist studied these subjects in the wild during several expeditions to South America. The precisely rendered flora and fauna seem alive in their natural habitat, not mere specimens for scientific analysis. Defying strict categorization as either still life or landscape, Heade's work reflects the artist's unerring attention to detail and his delight in the infinitesimal joys of nature.I love this! Brazil looks like one of the most beautiful and colorful places in the world. I love both orchids and hummingbirds. I can't wait to go to Brazil. Here is a little more information about this piece you can also click on thumbnails for more detailed close-ups here.Kat Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Bissell 15 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 That is one of the most gorgeous paintings I have every seen. <sigh>Thanks, Kat, for sharing that!REB Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Stuart Kelly 1,568 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Kitten,I just saw this again. Lovely, lovely, lovely.Michael Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney 11 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 (edited) Breathtaking!Compare this to what Dali did with the same material. Edited August 12, 2006 by ashleyparkerangel Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Engle 1 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Kat, that is absolutely stunning. I"m sending it over to my Kat. She is a birdwatcher, and has an encylopedic knowledge of plants/flowers. I can't believe the detail of this- thanks! rde Link to post Share on other sites
Selene 7 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 MSK - Spammer deleted.Welcome to OL:Beautiful area of the "other Florida."What brought you to Ayn or here?Adam Link to post Share on other sites
Selene 7 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Breathtaking!Compare this to what Dali did with the same material.This link works and is an interesting You-tube use: Adam Link to post Share on other sites
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