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Iris Collection (#9)

"Iris: A Kaleidoscope of Beauty and Symbolism" The captivating allure of the iris is undeniable, whether it be the enchanting Iris xiphioides or the elegant Anglica

Background imageIris Collection: Flowers of the Four Seasons, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th / 19th century

Flowers of the Four Seasons, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th / 19th century. Creators: Unknown, Prince Yongrong
Flowers of the Four Seasons, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th/19th century. A vertical painting of a bundle of many types of flowers set in a vase-like vessel

Background imageIris Collection: Iris. Creator: Tom Artin

Iris. Creator: Tom Artin
Iris

Background imageIris Collection: A Rose, Tulip, Iris, Poppies, Honeysuckle, and other Flowers in a Glass Vase withSeashells on a

A Rose, Tulip, Iris, Poppies, Honeysuckle, and other Flowers in a Glass Vase withSeashells on a Ledge
7262152 A Rose, Tulip, Iris, Poppies, Honeysuckle, and other Flowers in a Glass Vase withSeashells on a Ledge, 1651 (oil on panel) by Claeuw

Background imageIris Collection: Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus

Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus
6340157 Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus by Freschi, Roberto (19th century); (add.info.: Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus)

Background imageIris Collection: The Six Swans, German fairy tale (colour litho)

The Six Swans, German fairy tale (colour litho)
7185279 The Six Swans, German fairy tale (colour litho) by Crane, Donn P. (1878-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Six Swans, German fairy tale)

Background imageIris Collection: The bath (colour litho)

The bath (colour litho)
7150490 The bath (colour litho) by Arosa, Marguerite (1854-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bath. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Background imageIris Collection: Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon, 1517-18 (fresco)

Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646161 Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

Background imageIris Collection: Designs for wallpaper border and fabric: 'Birds';Ladybirds and Maiden Hair Fern'

Designs for wallpaper border and fabric: "Birds";Ladybirds and Maiden Hair Fern"
5055683 Designs for wallpaper border and fabric: " Birds" ; Ladybirds and Maiden Hair Fern", Golden Phesants and iris" ; " Snail

Background imageIris Collection: A Zand Polychrome Lacquer Papier-Mache Rectangular Mirror Case, Signed by Muhammad Baqir, Iran

A Zand Polychrome Lacquer Papier-Mache Rectangular Mirror Case, Signed by Muhammad Baqir, Iran, 1732-33
6326122 A Zand Polychrome Lacquer Papier-Mache Rectangular Mirror Case, Signed by Muhammad Baqir, Iran, 1732-33 by Baqir, Muhammad (fl.1735-90); 25 x 16.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIris Collection: The Iris (colour litho)

The Iris (colour litho)
2638519 The Iris (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Background imageIris Collection: Common Gallinule (Moorhen)(Male, female and young), c. 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)

Common Gallinule (Moorhen)(Male, female and young), c. 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)
986250 Common Gallinule (Moorhen)(Male, female and young), c.1841 (hand-coloured engraving) by Shield, George (1804-80) (after); 50.5x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIris Collection: The Enchantress, c. 1901

The Enchantress, c. 1901
MAL87782 The Enchantress, c.1901 by Wardle, Arthur (1864-1949); 158x109 cm; Mallett Gallery, London, UK; © Mallett Gallery, London, UK

Background imageIris Collection: Irises, 1900-36 (colour woodcut)

Irises, 1900-36 (colour woodcut)
6620769 Irises, 1900-36 (colour woodcut) by Ohara Koson (1877-1945); 34.7--18.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Background imageIris Collection: The Iris (colour litho)

The Iris (colour litho)
2638518 The Iris (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Background imageIris Collection: Designs for wallpaper borders and Cermaic Tiles: 'Seahorses and Seaweed', 'Dragonflies and Iris'

Designs for wallpaper borders and Cermaic Tiles: "Seahorses and Seaweed", "Dragonflies and Iris"
5055741 Designs for wallpaper borders and Cermaic Tiles: " Seahorses and Seaweed", " Dragonflies and Iris"

Background imageIris Collection: Designs for wallpaper border with Stag Beetles and Mushrooms, andWood Sorrel flower with Butterflies

Designs for wallpaper border with Stag Beetles and Mushrooms, andWood Sorrel flower with Butterflies
5055678 Designs for wallpaper border with Stag Beetles and Mushrooms, andWood Sorrel flower with Butterflies, and an Enamel Panel with Swans, Iris and Waterlillies

Background imageIris Collection: Reve - Dream - Peinture de Joan Brull (1863-1912) - c. 1905 - Oil on canvas - symbolisme - 200x141

Reve - Dream - Peinture de Joan Brull (1863-1912) - c. 1905 - Oil on canvas - symbolisme - 200x141 - Museu Nacional d
FIA5400444 Reve - Dream - Peinture de Joan Brull (1863-1912) - c. 1905 - Oil on canvas - symbolisme - 200x141 - Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona by Brull

Background imageIris Collection: Floral Still-life (oil on canvas)

Floral Still-life (oil on canvas)
985430 Floral Still-life (oil on canvas) by Bowdoin, Harriette (1880-1947); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageIris Collection: Moorhens an Irises (colour woodcut)

Moorhens an Irises (colour woodcut)
6620768 Moorhens an Irises (colour woodcut) by Ohara Koson (1877-1945); 37.5--16.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageIris Collection: Painted White Iris

Painted White Iris
Close-up of a white Iris flower painted in oil paint

Background imageIris Collection: Painted Irises in Oil Paint

Painted Irises in Oil Paint
Close-up of mauve and white irises oil painting (original ground: stretched canvas)

Background imageIris Collection: Paining of Irises

Paining of Irises
Still Life Oil Painting of freshly picked Irises in a glass vase painted by myself. Original artwork on stretched canvas with acrylic underpainting

Background imageIris Collection: Iris petal with raindrops

Iris petal with raindrops

Background imageIris Collection: Abstract Iris flowers

Abstract Iris flowers

Background imageIris Collection: Reflected view of Iris petals close-up

Reflected view of Iris petals close-up

Background imageIris Collection: Star of Bethlehem and Iris in background

Star of Bethlehem and Iris in background

Background imageIris Collection: Star of Bethlehem

Star of Bethlehem

Background imageIris Collection: Red-eyed tree frog climbing on iris flower

Red-eyed tree frog climbing on iris flower

Background imageIris Collection: Purple and yellow kaleidoscope abstract

Purple and yellow kaleidoscope abstract

Background imageIris Collection: Purple iris abstract

Purple iris abstract

Background imageIris Collection: Iris Royal

Iris Royal Ridden By M.Fitzgerald Cheltenham Festival 2003 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 12 March 2003 Date: 12 March 2003

Background imageIris Collection: Still Life of Flowers (oil on panel)

Still Life of Flowers (oil on panel)
RAF132056 Still Life of Flowers (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); Private Collection; Photo © Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK

Background imageIris Collection: RF - Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus). Cornwall, England, UK. May

RF - Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus). Cornwall, England, UK. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights)
RF - Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus). Cornwall, England, UK. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageIris Collection: Meander Iris, c. 1895 (gouache on paper)

Meander Iris, c. 1895 (gouache on paper)
7224525 Meander Iris, c. 1895 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Background imageIris Collection: Nightingales singing (colour litho)

Nightingales singing (colour litho)
7150576 Nightingales singing (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nightingales singing. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906)

Background imageIris Collection: Over the Water - Evening (colour litho)

Over the Water - Evening (colour litho)
7157276 Over the Water - Evening (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over the Water - Evening)

Background imageIris Collection: Iris Xiphium (coloured engraving)

Iris Xiphium (coloured engraving)
6619385 Iris Xiphium (coloured engraving) by Redoute, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: Redoute, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840))

Background imageIris Collection: Summer garden with house, 1910 (oil on canvas)

Summer garden with house, 1910 (oil on canvas)
3822514 Summer garden with house, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Dietrichson, Mathilde (1837-1921); 38x46 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageIris Collection: Les iris jaunes - Peinture de Claude Monet (1840-1926), huile sur toile, 1914-1917

Les iris jaunes - Peinture de Claude Monet (1840-1926), huile sur toile, 1914-1917, 200x101 cm - (Yellow Irises)
FIA5391831 Les iris jaunes - Peinture de Claude Monet (1840-1926), huile sur toile, 1914-1917, 200x101 cm - (Yellow Irises, Oil on canvas by Claude Monet) - National Museum of Western Art

Background imageIris Collection: Hestia (Vesta), Honos, Iris, Janus, Laocoon, Leto (Latona), Lycurgus (engraving)

Hestia (Vesta), Honos, Iris, Janus, Laocoon, Leto (Latona), Lycurgus (engraving)
7164239 Hestia (Vesta), Honos, Iris, Janus, Laocoon, Leto (Latona), Lycurgus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hestia (Vesta), Honos, Iris, Janus

Background imageIris Collection: The Flag Iris (colour photo)

The Flag Iris (colour photo)
7182464 The Flag Iris (colour photo) by Corke, Charles Essenhigh (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flag Iris)

Background imageIris Collection: Spring Wave No. 292 c1895 (textile print)

Spring Wave No. 292 c1895 (textile print)
7225739 Spring Wave No.292 c1895 (textile print) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Background imageIris Collection: Iris, front view, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving)

Iris, front view, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving)
7148947 Iris, front view, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iris, front view)

Background imageIris Collection: Eye surgery, illustration from Dictionnaire de Medecine d Emile Littre, 1884 (litho)

Eye surgery, illustration from Dictionnaire de Medecine d Emile Littre, 1884 (litho)
PCT2648333 Eye surgery, illustration from Dictionnaire de Medecine d Emile Littre, 1884 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageIris Collection: Meader Iris no. 239 c1895 (textile print)

Meader Iris no. 239 c1895 (textile print)
7225734 Meader Iris no. 239 c1895 (textile print) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Background imageIris Collection: Study of a Flag Iris (w / c on paper)

Study of a Flag Iris (w / c on paper)
7076611 Study of a Flag Iris (w/c on paper) by Qajar School (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageIris Collection: Virgils Aeneid: Iris appearing to Turnus (colour litho)

Virgils Aeneid: Iris appearing to Turnus (colour litho)
7183463 Virgils Aeneid: Iris appearing to Turnus (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iris appearing to Turnus)



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"Iris: A Kaleidoscope of Beauty and Symbolism" The captivating allure of the iris is undeniable, whether it be the enchanting Iris xiphioides or the elegant Anglica. From its appearance on a Tatler front cover featuring the iconic Tallulah Bankhead in 1925 to its depiction in Robert Furber's Twelve Months of Flowers, this flower has always been a symbol of grace and sophistication. In June, as captured by Furber's Plate 32, fields adorned with irises near Arles evoke Van Gogh's masterpiece "Field with Flowers. " The vibrant hues showcased in Plate 16 and Plate 18 further emphasize the iris' ability to mesmerize with its striking colors. Beyond artistry, even transportation bears witness to the iris' significance. The Royal Iris Ferry Steamer stands as a testament to how this flower has permeated various aspects of society throughout history. Delving into botanical realms, Basilius Beslers' Florilegium showcases variegated Spanish irises alongside wild leeks. This engraving from 1613 highlights not only their visual appeal but also their presence within nature's tapestry. Moving beyond mere aesthetics, we explore eye anatomy artwork that draws parallels between our own eyes and these delicate blooms. Just like our eyes are windows to our souls, so too do irises reflect depth and emotion. Finally, we find ourselves amidst the splendor of New Mexico's Pecos Wilderness where wild irises thrive. Here they stand tall against rugged landscapes—a reminder that beauty can flourish even in seemingly inhospitable environments. Whether admired for its artistic representation or revered for its symbolic meaning across cultures and time periods—iris remains an emblematic kaleidoscope of beauty that continues to captivate hearts worldwide.