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Yellow Irises
Yellow Irises is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art.
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Overview
Yellow Irises is an oil painting by Claude Monet, created in 1914. It is a floral work characteristic of the Impressionism movement, now held at the National Museum of Western Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a cluster of Iris sanguinea in various stages of bloom, set against a green background. The flowers' petals, stems, and leaves are rendered in a range of yellows, greens, and blues, capturing their natural vitality.
Technique & Style
Monet's loose, expressive brushstrokes convey a sense of movement and energy, suggesting the flowers swaying in the breeze. The resulting effect is one of vibrant color and lively texture, achieved through the artist's characteristic Impressionist technique.
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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.
