Still Life with Hummingbird by William Merritt Chase. A lush arrangement of red and pink roses and wild grasses in a decorative silver vase, with a small hummingbird approaching from the left.

Still Life with Hummingbird

William Merritt Chase

1870 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant 19th-century floral still life featuring deep crimson roses and a delicate hummingbird.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm wood and umber notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

In this evocative 1870 work, William Merritt Chase presents a rich, vertical arrangement of deep red roses and wild greenery set within an ornate vase. The dark, atmospheric background emphasizes the luminous petals and the sudden, delicate presence of a hovering hummingbird, merging traditional still life with a touch of naturalistic drama.