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Iris pumila (lav iris) eller Iris lutescens (dværg-iris); Iris graminea (græsbladet iris)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Iris pumila (lav iris) eller Iris lutescens (dværg-iris); Iris graminea (græsbladet 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 five irises on a plain background. Three flowers are still fresh—dark purple with yellow edges. Two others look faded, almost white. The leaves are long and pointy, all facing outward. The artist used watercolor to mix soft colors. The faded flowers might show how irises change over time. Look up watercolor to see how artists create depth with layers of paint.