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Iris susiana (sørge-iris)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Iris susiana (sørge-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 drawing shows three dark purple-black irises with ruffled petals and bright green leaves. The flowers sit against a plain light background, and the stems are slightly yellowish at the base. Tiny details in the petals catch the light, making them look almost three-dimensional. The artist used watercolor to capture every vein and curve, making the flowers look real. The leaves are drawn with sharp lines, while the petals have a softer, layered look. Try searching for *watercolor* to see how other artists used this technique.