Artwork
Haystacks
Haystacks is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Martin Johnson Heade. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
About this work
Overview
Haystacks is an oil painting created by Martin Johnson Heade in 1873. It is a landscape that exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing serene and natural scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a central haystack surrounded by a grassy field, trees, and a body of water, all set beneath a soft pink and gray sky. The tranquil atmosphere evokes a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Heade's use of oil paint and his depiction of light and color associate Haystacks with American Impressionism. The reflection of the sky in the water adds depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the collection at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. It was created by Martin Johnson Heade, an American artist born in Lumberville, Pennsylvania in 1819.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martin Johnson Heade (August 11, 1819 – September 4, 1904) was an American painter known for his salt marsh landscapes, seascapes, and depictions of hummingbirds, often depicted with orchids, as well as lotus blossoms and other still lifes.
Museum
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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