Irises
Identifier
2009.90.2
Date Created
1900
Work Medium
Dimensions
19 in x 32 in x ;28.5" x 41.5"
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Historical Context
Most artists begin their career portraying still-life images, which are works of art depicting mostly inanimate objects that are commonplace in daily life. Painting still-lifes is an activity most early painters take on to train their artistic eye. Early in Alten’s career, these were usually done against a dark, simple background. The deep brown around the blossoming flower heads allows the bright colors to be the focal point.
Description
Purple and white irises against a dark black and brown background.
Credit
Gift of Dianne and Gordon Boozer
