Iris
1924-1925
Painted when he was nearly blind from cataracts, Monet's vibrant yellow irises seem to practically glow against a swirling, electric blue background. He created these bold, loose brushstrokes in his beloved garden at Giverny, pushing the boundaries of Impressionism right to the edge of pure abstraction. Originally intended as a companion piece to his famous water lilies, this late-career masterpiece is a stunning reminder that even when his physical sight was failing, his artistic vision remained sharper than ever.
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