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Iris susiana (sørge-iris); Iris ×florentina (violrod)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Iris susiana (sørge-iris); Iris ×florentina (violrod) 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 two irises, one with dark purple petals and the other with white petals. The flowers are depicted in a realistic style, with detailed renderings of their petals and stems. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps to highlight the colors of the flowers. The irises are painted in a way that makes them look lifelike, with subtle variations in color and texture that give them a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist has also paid close attention to the way the light falls on the flowers, creating a sense of volume and structure. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of the artist 35199_person.