Martin Johnson Heade
Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904) was an American painter of the
Hudson River School. He is known for his paintings of landscapes,
flowers and nature.
Heade was born near Doylestown, Pennsylvania. He traveled widely
and maintained a studio in New York City. After his death, he was
largely forgotten until the 1940's revival of interest in the Hudson
River painters. In 2000 he was the subject of an exhibit at the
National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.. In 2005, he was honored
with a stamp from the U.S. Postal Service.
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