Iris pale 1813

"Iris pale" is an 1813 botanical illustration by an anonymous artist. The piece, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases a delicate blue Iris, a popular subject in the genre of botanical art. The artist's meticulous attention to detail captures the flower's intricate structure, from the delicate petals to the slender leaves, demonstrating the rise of naturalism in 19th-century art. The piece, with its soft colors and detailed rendering, exemplifies the pursuit of scientific accuracy and aesthetic beauty characteristic of botanical illustration.