Irises
The Met
Artist: Vincent van Gogh(Dutch, Zundert 1853–1890 Auvers-sur-Oise)
Date: 1890
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 29 x 36 1/4 in. (73.7 x 92.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Adele R. Levy, 1958
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A large bouquet of blue irises in a white pitcher against a light background
Detailed Description
The painting features a large bouquet of blue irises in a white pitcher, set against a light, textured background and resting on a green surface. The pitcher, positioned slightly to the right of the center, is a simple, rounded form with a handle on its right side. It is painted in off-white tones with visible, thick brushstrokes, suggesting a ceramic texture. The irises dominate the upper two-thirds of the canvas, overflowing from the pitcher. They are rendered in various shades of blue and purple, with some petals appearing almost black in their deepest folds, while others show lighter blue and white accents, particularly in their centers. The flowers are depicted with broad, expressive brushstrokes, appearing to have significant depth and form. Long, slender green leaves and stems emerge from the pitcher, intertwining with the blossoms and extending outwards. The background behind the flowers is a light, creamy off-white, characterized by thick, swirling brushstrokes, creating a textured surface. Below the pitcher, a flat, horizontal band of light green forms the surface on which the pitcher rests, extending across the bottom of the canvas. The flowers fill much of the frame, creating a dense visual arrangement.
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