Who painted Study of Silver Vase?

Study of Silver Vase was painted by Martin Johnson Heade in 1870.

Where can I see Study of Silver Vase?

Study of Silver Vase is held by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

What movement is Study of Silver Vase?

Study of Silver Vase is associated with Luminism.

Artwork

Study of Silver Vase

Martin Johnson Heade , 1870

Study of Silver Vase is an oil painting by the Luminist artist Martin Johnson Heade. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

About this work

Overview

Study of Silver Vase, created by Martin Johnson Heade in 1870, is an oil painting featuring a solitary, intricately detailed silver vase against a plain background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a tall, slender silver vase with a wide base and scalloped top edge, rendered in realistic shades of gray and brown. The composition focuses on the vase's form and the play of light upon it.

Technique & Style

Heade employed chiaroscuro, with a left-sided light source casting a shadow on the vase's right, to convey depth and volume. The work aligns with the luminist movement, emphasizing light and calm, detailed composition.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1870 by Martin Johnson Heade, an American artist known for landscapes and still lifes, the work is now part of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art's collection.

Context

Although Heade's style was distinct, it drew from the romanticism of his era, yet differed from his contemporaries, possibly due to his training under Edward Hicks.

Legacy

Study of Silver Vase is recognized as a notable example of still life painting within Heade's oeuvre, highlighting his ability to capture everyday subjects with luminist principles.

Artist & collection

Artist

Martin Johnson Heade

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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