Martin Johnson Heade ( 1819 - 1904 ) was an American painter. Martin Johnson Heade s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 867500 USD for Orchid and two hummingbirds, 1872 in 2002 to a remarkable record 2760000 USD for SUNNY DAY ON THE MARSH (NEWBURYPORT MEADOWS) in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.