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September 9, 2019

Monday Morning Mystery 090919

IMG_4051 (2)While visiting the Yale Gallery of Art recently, I came across this painting by one of my favorite artists, Martin Johnson Heade.

I thought the painting was great but was disappointed that the accompanying description did not mention what species of Brazilian hummingbird was depicted.

Any suggestions?

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2 comments

  • Diane (Yalie)
    7 years ago Reply

    Yes, Heade called the Red-tailed Comet “Sappho Comet”. See The Life and Work of Martin Johnson Heade: A Critical Analysis and Catalogue, p. 295.

  • Pat Price
    7 years ago Reply

    The hummingbird I think is a Sappho Comet. See: An Eye For Art-Studying Nature-Martin Johnson Heade. Thanks for this. I like Johnson’s paintings. There’s something about his marshes…

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  • Diane (Yalie)
    7 years ago Reply

    Yes, Heade called the Red-tailed Comet “Sappho Comet”. See The Life and Work of Martin Johnson Heade: A Critical Analysis and Catalogue, p. 295.

  • Pat Price
    7 years ago Reply

    The hummingbird I think is a Sappho Comet. See: An Eye For Art-Studying Nature-Martin Johnson Heade. Thanks for this. I like Johnson’s paintings. There’s something about his marshes…

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