Artwork
Irises
Irises is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
Irises is an oil painting by Claude Monet, held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a cluster of irises, their purple and green petals surrounded by foliage and stems, set against a blue-green background.
Technique & Style
Executed in a style characterized by loose brushstrokes and textured paint, the work features visible ridges of paint and a muted yet vivid color palette, aligning with Impressionist tendencies.
History & Provenance
Created in 1920, the painting is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Oscar-Claude Monet was born in Paris on November 14, 1840, and raised from the age of five in Le Havre, where he began selling charcoal caricatures as a teenager.
