Irises
1916
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1916
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Irises is a 1916 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
You see a big painting of irises, with flowers and leaves on a blue background. The painting is special because it's one of a series Monet made during World War I, and he was experimenting with large sizes. He wanted to see how big he could make his paintings while still keeping the details. Check out the technique of impasto to learn more about how Monet created the thick, textured look in this painting.
