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The Purple Iris, James McNeill Whistler

The Purple Iris

James McNeill Whistler (American) (1834-1903)

Movement
Impressionism
Date
1871–1872
Medium
Chalk and pastel on brown paper
Dimensions
28.5 × 12.5 cm
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art, United States
Rights
Public domain
Photograph
Freer Gallery of Art, CC0

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PastelChalkDrawingWomanSingle figureStandingDressDraperyDraperyFlowerIrisStemPurpleBlueRedBrownBare feetFootClothingStudyHairSleeveWallFigurePlant
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