Artwork
Yellow Irises
Yellow Irises is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art.
About this work
Overview
Yellow Irises is an oil painting by Claude Monet, created in 1914. It is a floral work characteristic of the Impressionism movement, now held at the National Museum of Western Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a cluster of Iris sanguinea in various stages of bloom, set against a green background. The flowers' petals, stems, and leaves are rendered in a range of yellows, greens, and blues, capturing their natural vitality.
Technique & Style
Monet's loose, expressive brushstrokes convey a sense of movement and energy, suggesting the flowers swaying in the breeze. The resulting effect is one of vibrant color and lively texture, achieved through the artist's characteristic Impressionist technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
Oscar-Claude Monet was a French painter and founder of Impressionism who is seen as a key precursor to modernism, especially in his attempts to paint nature as he perceived it.
