Iris Collection

Under the Blossom that Hangs on the Bough, 1917 (oil on canvas)
BAL131932 Under the Blossom that Hangs on the Bough, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 61x81.3 cm; Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Iris, Iris xiphioides, Anglica. Chromolithograph from Algemeene Vereeniging voor Bloembollencultuur, Florilegium Harlemense. Tab 36. Date: 1899-1901

June, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c
BAL11111 June, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c.1674-1756) engraved by Henry Fletcher (colour engraving) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Tatler front cover featuring Tallulah Bankhead, 1925
Tatler front cover featuring American actress, talk show host and bonne vivante, Tallulah Bankhead (1902 - 1968). Pictured at the time she had been selected to play Iris Storm

Annual and Biannual flowers
A wonderful array of garden flowers in bloom including chrysanthemums, foxgloves (digitalis), hollyhocks, pansies, sweet peas, gladioli, iris, petunias and nasturtiums. Date: 1930

Field with Flowers near Arles by Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890). Dutch painter. Field with Flowers near Arles. 1888. Van Gogh Museum. Amsterdam. Holland

Iris of the eye, SEM
Iris of the eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the inner surfaces of the iris and adjoining structures in the human eye

Variegated Spanish iris (iris bulbosa mixta), wild leek (moly latifolium) and another variegated Spanish iris
LEEK AND IRISES, 1613. Variegated Spanish iris (iris bulbosa mixta), wild leek (moly latifolium) and another variegated Spanish iris (iris bulbosa varrigata)

Eye anatomy, artwork
Eye anatomy, computer artwork. At the front of the eye is the cornea, a transparent coating. Behind this is the lens, which is partly covered by the iris

Wild iris in the Pecos Wilderness, New Mexico
Blue flag wildflower in the Pecos Wilderness, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico. Digital photograph

European Tree Frog WAT 989 Hyla arborea © M. Watson / ARDEA LONDON
WAT-989 European / Common TREEFROG - on yellow Flag / yellow IRIS Hyla arborea M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Royal Iris Ferry Steamer
The Royal Iris, the Wallasey to Cheshire Ferry steamer. This is the successor to the vessel of the same name which became famous during World War One. Date: 1950s

Horikiri iris garden. Print shows irises growing in a large garden. Date 1857

Japanese Arrangement - 1
CHERRY and IRIS a Spring arrangement

Card commemorating Zeebrugge and Ostend raid, WW1
Card commemorating British raids on German shipping at Zeebrugge and Ostend, 23 April 1918. Date: 1918

Wild Roses and Irises, 1887. Creator: John La Farge
Wild Roses and Irises, 1887

Irises, 1890. Creator: Vincent van Gogh
Irises, 1890

Traditional Japanese Woodblock female by pond
Utagawa Toyokuni (1769, Edo - February 24, 1825, Edo) was born as the son of a puppet maker. He learned printmaking as a student of Toyoharu

Eye, iris
Eye. Computer artwork of a close-up of the iris and pupil of an eye. The iris, a coloured muscular ring, regulates the amount of light that enters the eye through the pupil (black)

Iris Bruno (Tall Bearded Iris), a flowering perennial of the Iridaceae family, with gold, purple and brown colouring. A close-up of the head in full flower

Iris Germanica (German Iris), 1805-1816 (stipple-engraving printed in colours
986196 Iris Germanica (German Iris), 1805-1816 (stipple-engraving printed in colours and finished by hand) by Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840) (after); 54.2x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Stories from Virgil - Iris Appearing to Turnus
Iris appearing to Turnus, a scene from " Stories From Virgil" by the Reverend Alfred J. Church, M.A. with illustrations from the designs of BartolomeoPinelli(1781 - 1835)

Iris Murdoch - British Novelist
Dame Jean Iris Murdoch DBE (1919-1999) - British Author and Philosopher Date: 1967

German Iris - Iris florentina (Iris germanica) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Iris sp. blue iris
Folio 67 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Catching Fireflies, Mid-1790s. Creator: Eishosai Choki
Catching Fireflies, Mid-1790s

Iris Germanica, 1847 (hand-coloured engraving)
985712 Iris Germanica, 1847 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bauer, Ferdinand (1760-1826) (after); 47.4x33.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Iris Germanica. From Flora Graeca)

Cat Stalking
BON40514 Cat Stalking by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Lute Player, c. 1595 (oil on canvas)
BAL2639693 The Lute Player, c.1595 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 94x119 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Flower Still Life on a marble ledge, 1800-01 (oil on canvas)
BAL142780 Flower Still Life on a marble ledge, 1800-01 (oil on canvas) by Dael, Jan Frans van (1764-1840); 61x49.8 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Belgian, out of copyright

Biometric scans. Computer artwork of a human eye and fingerprint. Biometrics is the identification of individuals by measuring and analysing their physiological characteristics, such as fingerprints

Beautiful blue Iris. The Peloponnese form of cretan iris. Formerly known as Iris unguicularis and Iris stylosa. Greece
ROG-11705 Beautiful blue Iris. The Peloponnese form of cretan iris. Greece Iris cretensis Formerly known as Iris unguicularis and Iris stylosa

Red-eyed tree frog climbing on iris flower

Birds and Flowers design (w / c on paper)
WMA143181 Birds and Flowers design (w/c on paper) by Voysey, Charles Francis Annesley (1857-1941); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Dwarf violet iris or vernal American flower de luce, Iris verna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A. Bailey after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Iris Flowers and Grasshopper, c. 1830-31 (colour woodblock print)
622269 Iris Flowers and Grasshopper, c.1830-31 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 24.2x36 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Siberian Iris, USA

Iris, Bearded iris, Iris Rajah, A single flower showing the yellow upright petals and maroon streaked lower petals

Iris Hoey and Jack Cannot, British actors, c1908. Artist: Rotary Photo
Iris Hoey and Jack Cannot, British actors, c1908. Iris Hoey (1895-1979) as Blanche Marie and Jack Cannot (c1883-1929) as Bagnolet in The Little Michus

Digital illustration of dilated pupil of human eye with contraction of outer radial muscle fibres

Harry (later Sir Harry) M Garner (1892-1977)
Harry (later Sir Harry) M. Garner (1892-1977), Principal Scientific Officer, MAEE, with RAF officers in front of a Blackburn Iris at Felixstowe in 1931. Date: 1977

Eye surgery, conceptual artwork
Eye surgery. Conceptual artwork of a human eye with a windscreen wiper being used to produce clear vision. This represents the correction of conditions such as a cataract (cloudiness of the eyes lens)

USA, Pennsylvania. Two dragonflies on iris flower. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Flower Still Life with Bird Nest (oil on canvas)
XKH179042 Flower Still Life with Bird Nest (oil on canvas) by Elliger, Ottmar the Elder (1633-79); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Bee perching on a petal of a blue Iris

Eye muscle, TEM C014 / 1468
Eye muscle. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a striated muscle cell from the ciliary muscle of a human eye

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"Iris: A Kaleidoscope of Beauty and Symbolism" The captivating allure of the iris is undeniable, whether it be the enchanting Iris xiphioides or the elegant Anglica. From its appearance on a Tatler front cover featuring the iconic Tallulah Bankhead in 1925 to its depiction in Robert Furber's Twelve Months of Flowers, this flower has always been a symbol of grace and sophistication. In June, as captured by Furber's Plate 32, fields adorned with irises near Arles evoke Van Gogh's masterpiece "Field with Flowers. " The vibrant hues showcased in Plate 16 and Plate 18 further emphasize the iris' ability to mesmerize with its striking colors. Beyond artistry, even transportation bears witness to the iris' significance. The Royal Iris Ferry Steamer stands as a testament to how this flower has permeated various aspects of society throughout history. Delving into botanical realms, Basilius Beslers' Florilegium showcases variegated Spanish irises alongside wild leeks. This engraving from 1613 highlights not only their visual appeal but also their presence within nature's tapestry. Moving beyond mere aesthetics, we explore eye anatomy artwork that draws parallels between our own eyes and these delicate blooms. Just like our eyes are windows to our souls, so too do irises reflect depth and emotion. Finally, we find ourselves amidst the splendor of New Mexico's Pecos Wilderness where wild irises thrive. Here they stand tall against rugged landscapes—a reminder that beauty can flourish even in seemingly inhospitable environments. Whether admired for its artistic representation or revered for its symbolic meaning across cultures and time periods—iris remains an emblematic kaleidoscope of beauty that continues to captivate hearts worldwide.