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Irises by Vincent van Gogh
Post-Impressionism
TitleIrises
Year1889

Visual Breakdown

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Violet-blue dominant, green mid-tone, one white accent bloom — an almost perfect three-tier palette structure, clean and legible despite dense brushwork.

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Palette

Colors pulled directly from the canvas, ready to reuse for branding, packaging, or digital work.

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