IrisesCatherine McwilliamsNone

  • Art movementImpressionism
  • Dimensions49.0 x 71.0 cm
  • MuseumNorthern Ireland Civil Service

Catherine Mcwilliams (1940 –)

Explore the evocative paintings of Catherine McWilliams, a Northern Irish artist known for her intimate studio scenes & poignant depictions of everyday life in Belfast.

Northern Ireland Civil Service (Belfast, United Kingdom)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Irises
  • Artist: Catherine Mcwilliams
  • Original dimensions: 49.0 x 71.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Northern Ireland Civil Service
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: intimate studio scenes, floral series
  • Keywords: northern irish artist, abstract floral art, catherine mcwilliams
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

Who created "Irises"?

"Irises" is attributed to Catherine Mcwilliams.

Is "Irises" free of copyright?

Regarding copyright, "Irises" is still protected by copyright.

Is "Irises" typical of what Catherine Mcwilliams usually created?

"Irises" depicts irises, flowers, botanical, still life, texture, color palette, abundance, landscape, while Catherine Mcwilliams's recorded themes are impressionism, botanical art, color theory, intimate studio scenes, floral series, exploration of color & light", nature's beauty. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.

Which artist and which style stand behind "Irises"?

"Irises" was created by Catherine Mcwilliams in the Impressionism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

What art movement does "Irises" by Catherine Mcwilliams belong to?

The movement associated with "Irises" by Catherine Mcwilliams is Impressionism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

Toward which tone does "Irises" lean?

The dominant hue of "Irises" by Catherine Mcwilliams is amber to saffron. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

What does "Irises" by Catherine Mcwilliams depict?

The themes present in "Irises" by Catherine Mcwilliams include irises, flowers, botanical, still life, texture, color palette, abundance, landscape. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

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