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Iris pallida (bleg iris); Iris variegata (broget iris); Iris sibirica (sibirisk iris)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Iris pallida (bleg iris); Iris variegata (broget iris); Iris sibirica (sibirisk iris) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1654
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows three irises with bright, simple colors. The flowers stand tall on thin green stems, with petals in shades of purple, yellow, and white. The background is plain white, letting the plants stand out clearly. The artist focused on the details of each leaf and bloom, making them look almost real. The colors are soft but bright, with careful shading to show depth. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create light and shadow.