Irises
1920
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1920
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
You're looking at a painting of irises. The flowers are purple and green, and they're surrounded by leaves and stems. The background is a mix of blues and greens. The painting is done in a style that's a bit impressionistic, with lots of brushstrokes and texture. You can see the ridges of the paint in some places. The colors are pretty muted, but they're still really vivid. The painting is called "Irises" and it's by Claude Monet. If you want to see more of his work, check out the Art Institute of Chicago.
