Iris ochroleuca
1809
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1809
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows three tall iris flowers with white petals and yellow centers. Their green stems and leaves stand out against a plain background. In the corners, small sketches show the flowers from the side. The artist used soft watercolor washes to make the petals look delicate. The flowers are drawn with careful attention to how light falls on them. Next, look up technique: watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up colors like this.
