À propos de l’œuvre
Iris, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh · 1890 · Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
IrisReproduction of oil painting on canvas
A bouquet springs from a vase almost erased by the light. Long green leaves, blue flowers and nervous contours transform a still life into an experience of color and movement.
Look at the work
Flowers animated by the rhythm of the touch
The irises are not arranged like an ordered bouquet. Their stems cross, the leaves rise diagonally and the corollas open at different heights. The light vase serves as an anchor point, while the whole seems to extend beyond its limits.
The contrast we see today differs from that painted in 1890. The Met states that the purple flowers originally stood out against a pink background; some red pigments have discolored, leaving a background that is now paler. This evolution is part of the material history of the work.
Van Gogh does not just copy a bouquet: he organizes a plant push where each leaf becomes a direction.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The success of this composition depends on the precision of the design, the variety of blues and the continuous movement of the leaves.
A network of diagonals
The long, pointed leaves cross like flexible blades. They distribute the energy of the bouquet over the entire width of the canvas.
Blues against light background
The petals change from deep blue to purple and bluish white. The pale background amplifies their silhouettes and the general freshness of the image.
The vase as a pivot
Treated in a range close to the bottom, the vase does not cut the composition. Its outline and shadow are enough to stabilize the profusion of stems.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
The painting belongs to a set of four bouquets painted in Saint-Rémy in the spring of 1890, shortly before Van Gogh's departure for Auvers-sur-Oise.
Four spring bouquets
Van Gogh paints two compositions of irises and two of roses to explore complementary chromatic chords.
A once pink background
The gradual disappearance of certain red pigments modified the initial opposition between the purple irises and the pink background.
Inventory 58,187
The work is kept at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which distributes an official high definition image.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The painter must render the precise structure of the flowers while keeping a lively touch. The background should neither crush the petals nor lose its slight variations.
- The distinct silhouettes of open, faded or even button irises
- The rhythm of the green leaves and their dark blue contours
- Shades of blue, purple and white in each corolla
- The discreet presence of the vase and its shadow on the light plane
Work sheet
| Title | Iris |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | 1890 |
| Place of creation | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 73.7 × 92.1 cm |
| Inventory | 58.187 |
| Conservation | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
Floral light for a loose wall
Its horizontal format and its balance between deep blues and light background are suitable for a living room, bedroom or dining room. The composition brings color without the rigidity of an academic bouquet.
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?
This sheet uses an official public domain image provided by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, converted to high definition WebP without artificial enlargement.
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.
