Iris

1984

Jim Dine

Associated Names
Jim Dine

Artist, American, born 1935

The image shows a large flower, likely an iris, with intricate petals and a prominent central bloom, accompanied by several elongated leaves and a bud. The color palette is predominantly grayscale, with varying shades of black and white that emphasize the texture and depth of the drawing. The central flower is positioned slightly towards the upper right quadrant of the image, with its leaves extending diagonally from the bottom left to the middle right, creating a sense of movement and organic flow across the composition. The background is subtly textured with diagonal and vertical lines and speckles, adding a dynamic quality to the monochromatic setting.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a collection of flowers and leaves drawn in black ink. The main flower is located at the top left corner. The color palette is black and white. The arrangement flows from bottom left to top right, with flowers and foliage scattered throughout the composition.

Details from Nancy's Garden

Jim Dine

1984

The Temple of Flora

Jim Dine

1984

The image contains a botanical illustration of a plant with large elongated leaves and clustered flowers. The color palette is monochromatic featuring shades of black and white. The large leaves extend vertically on the right side of the image, while the cluster of flowers is positioned towards the upper left, emerging from a stem that curves upwards. The background is plain white, highlighting the intricate black outlines and shades within the plant illustration.

Shell Ginger

Jim Dine

1984

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1986

  • D'Oench, Ellen G., and Jean E. Feinberg. Jim Dine: Prints, 1977-1985. New York: Harper & Row, 1986, no. 177c.

Wikidata ID

Q74891404

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