Vintage Iris Still Life Oil Painting

Vintage oil painting depicting a bouquet of irises arranged in a muted gray pitcher against a deep olive and umber background, likely dating circa early 1900s–1940s. The composition reflects the darker-toned floral still-life style associated with late Impressionist and academic floral studies of the period, and may have been loosely inspired by the enduring popularity of Vincent van Gogh’s iris paintings, which heavily influenced floral compositions throughout the early 20th century.

The irises are rendered in shades of plum, lavender, cream, and golden yellow with loose, expressive brushwork throughout the petals and foliage. The muted palette, softened edges, and tonal background create the aged, atmospheric quality characteristic of many floral studio still lifes from the era.

Signed lower right, though the signature is difficult to fully decipher.

Oil on canvas over wooden stretcher with old nail construction visible along the edges and reverse, consistent with earlier 20th-century paintings.

Condition: Paint loss and edge wear throughout consistent with age. Unframed.

Measures 16" W x 20" H

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