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Study of a Night-Blooming Cereus

Martin Johnson Heade

1871

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From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

American Impressionism Late 19th Century Floral Flower

Dominant colour

Study of a Night-Blooming Cereus is a 1871 unspecified by Martin Johnson Heade, a American Impressionism work, depicting Flower, held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Who painted this?: Martin Johnson Heade
When & what style?: 1871 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

About this work

This painting shows a close-up of a flower. The flower is white and has a long, green stem. The petals are curled back, and the center of the flower is yellow. There are also some pink and brown leaves around the flower. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the flower stand out. The artist used a lot of detail to paint the flower, and you can see the texture of the petals and the stem. The painting is called "Study of a Night-Blooming Cereus" and it's by Martin Johnson Heade. If you want to see more paintings like this, check out the work of Martin Johnson Heade.