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Iris sibirica (sibirisk iris); Iris latifolia (engelsk iris)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Iris sibirica (sibirisk iris); Iris latifolia (engelsk iris) is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows two irises, one on the left and one on the right. The iris on the left is purple and white, with its petals curled back. The one on the right is blue and white, with its petals spread out. Both irises have long green stems and leaves. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The irises are painted in a realistic style, with lots of detail and texture. You can see the veins in the leaves and the softness of the petals. The painting is a beautiful example of a floral watercolor. If you like this style, you might want to check out more works by the artist, 35199_person.