Black Iris III, 1926 by Georgia O'Keeffe
Canvas Print - 3882-OKF
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USAOriginal Size: 91.4 x 75.9 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $63.15 USD
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*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"Black Iris III" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
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Painting Information
Georgia O'Keeffe's "Black Iris III," painted in 1926, stands as a monumental testament to her ability to transform the mundane into the sublime. This painting, with its mesmerizing play of light and shadow, encapsulates the very essence of O'Keeffe's artistic vision. The black iris, often a humble garden flower, is elevated to an almost divine status through her brushwork.
O'Keeffe's mastery is evident in the way she manipulates scale and perspective, presenting the iris not just as a flower, but as a powerful, almost geological structure. The petals, rendered in a gradient of blacks, grays, and hints of soft blues, unfold with a delicate yet commanding presence. They curl and twist, creating a sense of movement and life that is both arresting and profound.
The dark central void of the iris draws the viewer in, hinting at mysteries both botanical and metaphorical. It is as if O'Keeffe is inviting us to peer into the very heart of nature's secrets, to confront the beauty and complexity that lies within. The almost erotic curves of the petals speak to a deeper, more primal connection to the natural world, one that is both intimate and universal.
In "Black Iris III," O'Keeffe challenges us to see beyond the flower, to embrace the beauty of form and color, and to recognize the profound simplicity in nature's designs. This painting is not just a depiction of a flower; it is an exploration of life's intricate and often hidden beauty, a celebration of the natural world through the eyes of one of America's greatest artists.
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