Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms 1875

"Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms" is a meticulous oil painting on canvas created by the American artist Martin Johnson Heade in 1875. The painting showcases Heade's distinctive style, known for its detailed depictions of nature. The work features a delicate hummingbird perched on a branch adorned with apple blossoms, showcasing a vibrant interplay of colors. Heade's work was celebrated for its realism and meticulous attention to detail, exemplified in the painting's depiction of the blossoms and the vibrant plumage of the hummingbird. This painting is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.