Created:
Movement:
1914/17
Impressionism
key Notes:
Vibrant Color Palette, Impressionistic Brushwork
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Dimensions:
200 × 200.7 cm (78 3/4 × 79 in.); Framed: 203.8 × 204.5 × 6.4 cm (80 1/4 × 80 1/2 × 1 1/2 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Claude Monet's "Irises" (1914/17)

Claude Monet, a pivotal figure in the Impressionist movement, created "Irises" between 1914 and 1917, employing oil on canvas to capture the vibrant essence of his garden at Giverny. This work is part of a series that reflects Monet's fascination with the interplay of light and color, a hallmark of his later period. The painting exemplifies Monet's shift towards a more abstract style, emphasizing the fluidity and dynamism of natural forms. During this time, Monet was grappling with deteriorating eyesight, which influenced his bold use of color and brushwork. "Irises" contributes to the broader understanding of Monet's impact on modern art, showcasing his ability to convey emotion through landscape. The work remains a testament to Monet's enduring legacy in the evolution of Western art.

Description of the work:

Irises by Claude Monet

Claude Monet's "Irises," created between 1914 and 1917, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Impressionist style with its vibrant color palette and loose brushwork. The artwork, part of Monet's series of paintings depicting his garden at Giverny, captures the ephemeral beauty of irises in bloom.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Irises