Irises (1914-17) by Claude Monet

  • Title
    Irises
  • Artist
    Claude Monet (1840–1926), French
  • Date
    1914-1917
  • Medium
    Oil on canvas
  • Collection
    Musée Marmottan Monet
  • 3000 x 2995 pixels, JPEG, 7.97 MB
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Artwork Story

Claude Monet’s ‘Irises (1914-17)’ is a mesmerizing dance of color and light, capturing the delicate beauty of irises swaying in an unseen breeze. The painting bursts with vibrant purples, blues, and greens, each brushstroke alive with movement, as if the flowers themselves are whispering secrets to the viewer. Monet’s signature impressionistic style transforms the garden into a dreamlike space, where reality blurs into something almost magical. The way he layers hues creates depth, making the petals appear to glow from within. This work isn’t just a depiction of flowers—it’s an invitation to lose yourself in nature’s fleeting moments.

Painted during his later years at Giverny, ‘Irises’ reflects Monet’s deepening fascination with his water garden, a subject he returned to obsessively. There’s a quiet intensity here, as though he’s chasing something just beyond reach—the perfect light, the exact shade of twilight on petals. Unlike his earlier, more structured works, these irises feel wild and untamed, their forms dissolving into abstraction at the edges. You can almost smell the damp earth and hear the rustle of leaves. It’s a painting that doesn’t just hang on the wall; it breathes.

About the Artist

Claude Monet (1840–1926), French, Claude Monet was a French painter and a leading figure in the Impressionist movement. Known for his innovative approach to light and color, Monet captured fleeting moments in time through his depiction of landscapes, gardens, and natural settings. His works, such as 'Impression, Sunrise,' gave the movement its name and challenged the traditional methods of painting. His focus on light and atmosphere, often using rapid brushstrokes, revolutionized art and left a lasting impact on modern painting.

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