Artwork

Iris persica (persisk iris); Iris lutescens eller Iris pumila (?) (dværg-iris eller lav iris)

Iris persica (persisk iris); Iris lutescens eller Iris pumila (?) (dværg-iris eller lav iris) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This watercolor work, created around 1650, depicts three iris flowers.

About this work

Overview

This watercolor work, created around 1650, depicts three iris flowers. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows three distinct iris species: Iris persica and either Iris lutescens or Iris pumila. The artist has captured the unique characteristics of each flower, from the pale yellow bloom to the deep purple petals with blue veins.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of watercolor allows for delicate, detailed renderings of the flowers' petals and leaves. The work blends realistic observation with stylization, suggesting a fusion of scientific and artistic aims.