Wild Roses and Irises
American Impressionism
1887
37.0 x 27.0 cm
John La Farge (1835 – 1910)
John La Farge (1835-1910): American painter & stained glass innovator captivated by Japanese art. Explore his luminous murals, pioneering techniques & lasting legacy.
When La Farge painted flowers in oil during the 1860s, he preferred to capture their essence rather than to pursue scientific accuracy. The superb floral watercolors that he painted in the 1880s recall his earlier oils, but their rich color bespeaks his mastery of the watercolor medium and their decorative vitality reflects his experiments in stained glass. An astute critic remarked, "His flowers have no botanical truth, but are burning with love and beauty."
About this artwork
- Title: Wild Roses and Irises
- Artist: John La Farge
- Year: 1887
- Original dimensions: 37.0 x 27.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: American Impressionism
- Corpus context: color & light study, american aesthetic
- Keywords: la farge artwork, blue pink flowers, floral still life
- Color intensity: Balanced
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