The Yellow Irises
- Original dimensions
- 1010 x 2000 cm
- Museum
- National Museum of Western Art
- Year
- 1914
Scene depicted
"The Yellow Irises" immerses us in a garden vibrant with colors, where the irises rise gracefully. Captured with such finesse, this canvas offers an intimate vision of Monet's emotions, revealing how each flower captures light and invites silent contemplation.
Historical context
Year: 1914 |BRK| Museum: National Museum of Western Art |BRK| Dimensions: 1010 x 2000 cm
Place in the artist's career
This pictorial work stands as a shining star in Monet's creative arsenal, representing a period when his style reaches unparalleled maturity. In parallel, " Impression, Sunrise " and " The Water Lilies " illustrate a flamboyant technical and emotional evolution, reinforcing his indelible mark on modern art.
Anecdote
"Learning to see is learning to feel," Monet might have said one spring morning as he walked through his garden . It is here, among the delicate fragrance of flowers and the song of birds, that the inspiration for this masterpiece emerges, revealing the beauty of the irises, symbols of a new tomorrow.