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Irises Collection (#14)

"Captivating Irises: A Kaleidoscope of Colors and Inspiration" In the enchanting world of art, they have long been a muse for artists across different mediums

Background imageIrises Collection: Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) flowering, growing beside dyke in coastal grazing marsh habitat

Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) flowering, growing beside dyke in coastal grazing marsh habitat, in mist at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, may

Background imageIrises Collection: Black-widow Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus) flowering, growing on mediterranean macchia

Black-widow Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus) flowering, growing on mediterranean macchia, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Background imageIrises Collection: Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) adult, emerging from exuvia, on Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus)

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) adult, emerging from exuvia, on Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) leaf at edge of garden pond, Bentley, Suffolk, England, june

Background imageIrises Collection: Reed Leaf Beetle (Donacia vulgaris) adult pair, mating on Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) flower

Reed Leaf Beetle (Donacia vulgaris) adult pair, mating on Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) flower, Powys, Wales, june

Background imageIrises Collection: Grand Western Canal, Devon, UK

Grand Western Canal, Devon, UK
Grand Western Canal. Wildflowers along the edge of a canal including irises (Iris pseudacorus, yellow), upright hedge parsley (Torilis japonica, white) and water dropwort (Oenanthe crocata)

Background imageIrises Collection: Blue Flag Iris (Iris setosa)

Blue Flag Iris (Iris setosa) in flower. Photographed in the Primorsky Territory, Russia

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris reticulata Hercules flowers

Iris reticulata Hercules flowers. Photographed in February

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris x sino-pers flowers

Iris x sino-pers flowers
Iris (Iris x sino-pers) flowers. Photographed in March

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris ensata, Higo hybrids

Iris ensata, Higo hybrids in flower

Background imageIrises Collection: Bearded Iris (Iris germanica)

Bearded Iris (Iris germanica)
Flower of a Bearded Iris (Iris germanica), photographed in France

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris cengialtii ssp. Vauchinensis

Iris cengialtii ssp. Vauchinensis
Foliage and flowers of the Dalmatian Iris (Iris cengialtii ssp. Vauchinensis), photographed in Slovenia

Background imageIrises Collection: Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus)

Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus)
Flowers and foliage of Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus), growing by water in France

Background imageIrises Collection: Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris lutescens)

Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris lutescens) flowering in stony fields on the Gargano Peninsula in Italy

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris lutescens and Ranunculus

Iris lutescens and Ranunculus
Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris lutescens) flowering with Buttercups (Ranunculus millefoliatus) in stony fields on the Gargano Peninsula in Italy

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris Archevogue

Iris Archevogue
Flowers of Iris Archevogue

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris Braithwaite

Iris Braithwaite
Flowers of Iris Braithwaite

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris All that Jazz

Iris All that Jazz
A single flower of Iris All that Jazz

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris Susan Bliss

Iris Susan Bliss
A single flower of Iris Susan Bliss

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris pallida Aurea Variegata

Iris pallida Aurea Variegata
Botanical illustration of Iris pallida Aurea Variegata

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris ensata

Iris ensata flower

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris flowers (Iris sp. )

Iris flowers (Iris sp. )
Iris flowers (Iris sp.)

Background imageIrises Collection: Hosta Halcyon and Iris sibirica

Hosta Halcyon and Iris sibirica
Hosta leaves (Hosta Halcyon ) in the foreground and Siberian iris stems (Iris sibirica) in the background

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris sibirica Nottingham Lace

Iris sibirica Nottingham Lace
Siberian iris flowers (Iris sibirica Nottingham Lace )

Background imageIrises Collection: Yellow flag iris flowers (Iris sp. )

Yellow flag iris flowers (Iris sp. )
Yellow flag iris flowers (Iris pseudacorus)

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris Pixie flowers

Iris Pixie flowers

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris lutescens

Iris lutescens
Iris flowers (Iris lutescens). Photographed in Provence, France

Background imageIrises Collection: Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus)

Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus)
Yellow iris flowers (Iris pseudacorus). Photographed on Texel Island, the Netherlands, in May

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris (Iris japonica)

Iris (Iris japonica)
Iris flowers (Iris japonica)

Background imageIrises Collection: Stinking iris (Iris foetidissima)

Stinking iris (Iris foetidissima)
Stinking iris flowers (Iris foetidissima). Photographed on Braunton Burrows, in Devon, UK

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris (Iris reticulata Joyce )

Iris (Iris reticulata Joyce )
Iris flowers in snow (Iris reticulata Joyce ). Photographed in February

Background imageIrises Collection: Garden pond

Garden pond containing water lilies (Nymphaea sp.) and irises (Iris sp.). The pond is surrounded by a box hedge. The trees in bloom are golden chain (Laburnum sp. yellow) and viburnum (Viburnum sp)

Background imageIrises Collection: Siberian iris (Iris Butter and Sugar )

Siberian iris (Iris Butter and Sugar )
Siberian iris flowers (Iris sibirica Butter and Sugar )

Background imageIrises Collection: Siberian iris (Iris Silver Ledge )

Siberian iris (Iris Silver Ledge )
Siberian iris flower (Iris sibirica Silver Ledge )

Background imageIrises Collection: Flag irises (Iris missouriensis)

Flag irises (Iris missouriensis). Photographed in the Sierra Nevada, USA

Background imageIrises Collection: Siberian iris (Iris Nottingham Lace )

Siberian iris (Iris Nottingham Lace )
Siberian iris flowers (Iris sibirica Nottingham Lace )

Background imageIrises Collection: Peloponnese cretan iris (Iris cretensis)

Peloponnese cretan iris (Iris cretensis)
Pelopannese cretan iris flowers (Iris cretensis). Photographed in Greece, in spring

Background imageIrises Collection: Siberian iris (Iris Dreaming Yellow )

Siberian iris (Iris Dreaming Yellow )
Siberian iris flowers (Iris sibirica Dreaming Yellow )

Background imageIrises Collection: Dwarf iris George flowers

Dwarf iris George flowers
Dwarf iris (Iris George ) flowers covered with frost

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris Joyce flowers

Iris Joyce flowers
Iris (Iris reticulata Joyce ) flowers

Background imageIrises Collection: Butterfly iris (Iris spuria), France

Butterfly iris (Iris spuria), France
ROG-12665 Butterfly iris France Iris spuria Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageIrises Collection: Rocky Mountain iris (Iris missouriensis), Weston Pass, Pike and San Isabel National Forest

Rocky Mountain iris (Iris missouriensis), Weston Pass, Pike and San Isabel National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Background imageIrises Collection: Picking flowers in the 1930s

Picking flowers in the 1930s
A woman in a chic outfit of beanie hat, shorts and belted coat picks flag irises in marshy countryside

Background imageIrises Collection: Iris flowers

Iris flowers
A bunch of irises in bloom

Background imageIrises Collection: Girl Among Flowers 1889

Girl Among Flowers 1889
A little girl in a meadow near a stream admires some yellow irises

Background imageIrises Collection: Siberian Iris. Plant relic of the‚ Au glacier period. Rare Plant still growing in the Au Ried

Siberian Iris. Plant relic of the‚ Au glacier period. Rare Plant still growing in the Au Ried Noir, Alsace, France
WAT-10588 Siberian Iris Au Ried Noir, Alsace, France Iris siberica Plant relic of the Au glacier period. Rare Plant still growing in the Au Ried Noir, Alsace, France

Background imageIrises Collection: Spanish Iris South Spain

Spanish Iris South Spain
USH-1322 Spanish IRIS South Spain Iris xiphium Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageIrises Collection: English Iris in the Pyrenees

English Iris in the Pyrenees
ROG-9865 English Iris in the Pyrenees Iris latifolia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageIrises Collection: Roast Beef Iris (Gladdon) - berries in autumn

Roast Beef Iris (Gladdon) - berries in autumn
ROG-9768 Roast Beef Iris (Gladdon) - berries in autumn UK Iris foetidissima Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway




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"Captivating Irises: A Kaleidoscope of Colors and Inspiration" In the enchanting world of art, they have long been a muse for artists across different mediums. Plate 32 showcases Van Gogh's masterpiece "Field with Flowers near Arles, " where vibrant irises dance amidst a sea of blossoms, capturing the essence of nature's beauty. Moving to Plate 16, we are greeted by an exquisite portrayal in full bloom. Their delicate petals seem to whisper secrets as they sway gracefully in the wind. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every stroke, making this artwork truly mesmerizing. Plate 18 presents us with another captivating scene – European Tree Frogs nestled among irises. This unexpected combination adds a touch of whimsy and reminds us that beauty can be found even in the most unlikely places. As we turn our attention to Plate 28, we are transported back in time to witness fireflies illuminating a moonlit night. Amongst these magical creatures lies an iris, its ethereal glow enhancing the enchantment that fills the air. The hand-coloured engraving from 1847 showcased on Plate 5 captures the elegance and gracefulness of Iris Germanica. Its regal purple hues stand out against a backdrop of lush greenery, showcasing nature's ability to create breathtaking color palettes. Plate 11 invites us into a world where simplicity reigns supreme - an iris depicted with minimalistic strokes yet radiating undeniable charm. Sometimes it is in simplicity that true beauty shines brightest. Returning to origins on Plate 1, we encounter Iris Germanica once again but this time portrayed through stipple-engraving printed colors from1805-1816. This technique brings forth intricate details and highlights each petal's unique texture while preserving their natural vibrancy. They have captivated artists throughout history; their allure transcends time and borders.