Irises
1889
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
1889
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
This painting shows a garden filled with purple flowers and green leaves. The flowers are mostly purple, with some white ones in the background. The leaves are a light green color. The flowers and leaves are painted in thick, heavy brushstrokes. The flowers are arranged in a loose, organic way, with some of them overlapping each other. The background of the painting is a light greenish-yellow color, which helps to bring out the purple of the flowers. The painting is done in a style that is characteristic of the artist, with bold, expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors. You might want to look up Vincent van Gogh next.
