Iris (Painting) §

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• Irises (Plant): The subject of the painting is the iris flower, a species of flowering plant.
• Floral Painting: It is a floral painting depicting the iris flower.
• Saint-Rémy Asylum: Van Gogh painted Iris while he was a patient at the Saint-Rémy asylum in France.
• Complementary Colors: Van Gogh used complementary colors of blue and orange to create a vibrant and contrasting effect.
• Symbolism: The painting is often interpreted as having symbolic meaning, representing the cycle of life and death.
• Impasto Technique: The painting features thick, textured brushstrokes characteristic of Van Gogh’s impasto technique.
• Post-Impressionism: The painting is considered a masterpiece of the Post-Impressionist movement.
• Iris: Iris is a famous painting by Vincent van Gogh depicting the iris flower.
• J. Paul Getty Museum: The painting is part of the collection at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
• Vincent van Gogh: Iris was painted by the Dutch Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh in 1889.