![1890, Vincent van Gogh, Irises [Amsterdam] -- Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam) | by R.M.Lenox](http://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52769150548_9509fac0c2.jpg)
1890, Vincent van Gogh, Irises [Amsterdam] -- Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam)
From the museum label: While in the psychiatric institution Van Gogh painted the same glorious bouquet of irises twice. Both works were in the first place a study in colour. While he attempted to create a soft pastel effect in the other still life, here he was seeking the most intense colour contrast possible. By setting the purple flowers against a yellow background the decorative forms stood out even more vividly. In the meantime, the irises have discoloured from purple to blue, yet the beauty of this still life remains unsurpassed.
Link to a high-resolution close-up photo of details from this painting.
Link to other van Gogh paintings.
1890, Vincent van Gogh, Irises [Amsterdam] -- Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam)
From the museum label: While in the psychiatric institution Van Gogh painted the same glorious bouquet of irises twice. Both works were in the first place a study in colour. While he attempted to create a soft pastel effect in the other still life, here he was seeking the most intense colour contrast possible. By setting the purple flowers against a yellow background the decorative forms stood out even more vividly. In the meantime, the irises have discoloured from purple to blue, yet the beauty of this still life remains unsurpassed.
Link to a high-resolution close-up photo of details from this painting.
Link to other van Gogh paintings.