À propos de l’œuvre
Iris, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · May 1889 · Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
The Iris, F601Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
A vertical and very close study in which a purple flower dominates the long leaves, the buds still closed and the ground crossed by radiant touches.
Look at the work
An isolated plant becomes an entire landscape
Van Gogh lowers his gaze to the level of the massif and removes all horizon. The open iris, placed in the upper left half, is accompanied by several blue-purple buttons; the leaf blades occupy almost the entire width and anchor the plant in soil covered with greens, ochres and bluish grays.
Painted shortly after the artist's arrival in Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, this study should not be confused with the vast Iris F608 flowerbed kept at the Getty. Here, the vertical framing and concentration on a single foot give botanical observation an almost monumental intensity.
The subject seems modest, but the tight framing, blue contours and circular movement of the herbs transform a garden iris into an autonomous presence.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
Loyalty is based on the scale of the plant, the circulation of touches and the contrast between the purple of the flower and the greens of the foliage.
A living axis
The flowering stem rises slightly to the left of the center while the leaves spread out in a fan shape. This asymmetrical balance must remain flexible: the plant stands up without becoming rigid.
Radiant touches
In grass and dirt, brushstrokes change direction around the foot. They create a centrifugal vibration that connects the flower to the entire field of the painting.
Purple versus green
The dark blue-purple of the iris stands out against the yellow and emerald greens. The small yellow accents of the soil reinforce this complementary contrast without competing with the flower.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The support, format and catalog numbers make it possible to distinguish this study from the other irises painted by Van Gogh in Saint-Rémy.
F601 · JH1699
These references refer to the vertical study of a single iris, not the large horizontal flowerbed F608 of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Cardboard on canvas
The original is painted in oil on thinned cardboard then mounted on canvas, a material detail preserved in the Ottawa notice.
Ottawa since 1954
The National Gallery of Canada purchased the work in 1954; its inventory number is 6294.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
This composition requires precise painting without drying the touch: the leaves structure the format, but the ground must maintain its rapid movement.
- The exact position of the open flower and purple buds
- The range of long leaves and their overlaps
- The dark blue outlines that separate the greens without hardening them
- The radiant movement of the little touches in the grass
- The scattered yellow accents that awaken the palette
Work sheet
| Title | The Iris, F601 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | May 1889 |
| Place of creation | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
| Original technique | Oil on thinned cardboard, mounted on canvas |
| Dimensions | 62.2 × 48.3 cm |
| Inventory | National Gallery of Canada 6294 · F601 · JH1699 |
| Conservation | National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
Bright greens enhanced with deep purple
The vertical format is suitable for a narrow wall, between two openings or above a compact piece of furniture. The plant palette provides depth without dominating a light room.
Frequently asked questions
Before ordering
Is this a canvas print?
No. Each reproduction is manually painted in oil on canvas. Brushstrokes and material variations belong to the final result.
How is the visual reference chosen?
Public domain digital reproduction was converted to WebP at 2,332 × 3,000 px, without artificial enlargement and retaining the proportions of the original.
Can I check the result before shipping?
Yes. Photographs of the finished painting are sent to you; you can request alterations before validating the shipment.
Are custom formats possible?
Yes. The format can be adapted to your wall while maintaining the proportions and balance of the original composition.
