Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904)
Noted artist and cofounder of the "luminist" style of landscape painting. Also known for his hummingbird studies and floral still lifes. He first studied with Edward and Thomas Hicks in Newtown. Born & raised here; family owned the store across the street.
USGS Historical Topographic Map CollectionDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesHistorical map archives, georeferenced via AllmapsDigital Commonwealth, Boston Public LibraryBarry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries
Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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