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Still life of sensuously detailed painting of four white magnolias lying on blue velvet cloth.
Art Institute of Chicago · Public Domain · Reuse terms

Florida / 1885–95

Magnolias on Light Blue Velvet Cloth

Magnolias on Light Blue Velvet Cloth

Look closely at Magnolias on Light Blue Velvet Cloth. Still life of sensuously detailed painting of four white magnolias lying on blue velvet cloth.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates Magnolias on Light Blue Velvet Cloth to 1885–95.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819–1904) made this painting. The museum dates it 1885–95.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoMagnolias on Light Blue Velvet Cloth

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