Martin Johnson Heade lived in Florida from 1883 until his death. At first an avid hunter, he soon changed his views and
In the Gallery: The St. Johns River by Martin Johnson Heade, c.1890s in La Florida Exhibit
by Kristen Zimmerman, Registrar in Art, Artists
Apr
09
Do You Know the Cummer?
by Amber Sesnick, Guest Services & Marketing in Art, Cummer Trivia
Apr
13
How well do you know The Cummer? If you think you can identify these items—currently on display throughout the Museum as 50 Favorites. Write your guesses in the comment section below and we will give the answers in two weeks, along with the next challenge. One winner will receive a complimentary one-day pass to the Museum. Good luck!
#37 Martin Johnson Heade: Orchid with an Amethyst Hummingbird
by Curatorial Intern, in 50 Favorites, Art, Artists
Apr
05
Martin Johnson Heade has acquired a reputation both as an artist and a naturalist. His studies of nature, particularly of hummingbirds, began in his youth and continued throughout his life.
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