Author's painting - Iris. Inspiration from nature. Artist's shop.

- Acrylic paints on cardboard. - Dimensions 20 x 32 cm. - To prevent fading and protection from UV, the work is varnished. - The price is for a painting on cardboard (20 x 32 cm), without a passe-partout and frame. If you want to receive a painting with a full, original design, write to me. - If you need additional photos or videos about the painting, write to me. - If you want to purchase this work in an original design (passe-partout, wooden frame, fasteners - in case of hanging on the wall) - write to me. - If you have any questions about delivery - write to me. - If you have any difficulties with payment - write to me. I will carefully discuss with you all the questions that have arisen. Multifaceted Iris. The name comes from the ancient Greek name of the goddess Iris and means "rainbow". Irises are found on all continents. Iris flowers have been known since ancient times. Their images are present in the frescoes on the walls of the Palace of Knossos (built about 4,000 years ago) on the island of Crete. Symbolic images of Irises were widely used in folk crafts, fabrics and clothing, in decorating the homes and household utensils of the Slavic peoples. In Azerbaijan, jam is made from the petals of some varieties of Iris. In Christian art, Iris is considered one of the flowers of the Virgin Mary and symbolizes purity and innocence. The French consider this flower a symbol of power due to its similarity to a lily. In the United States of America, Iris is the symbol of February. Bouquets of Irises are traditionally given for the 25th wedding anniversary. In Japan, Iris is revered as a samurai flower, a male flower. Its elongated, pointed leaves resemble a samurai sword and represent courage, samurai spirit, honor and bravery. It is a symbol of the Boys' Day, celebrated in May. Images of Irises were widely used by Japanese artists. The image of the Iris was one of the emblems of the Art Nouveau style in the late 19th - early 20th centuries. It was painted a lot by impressionists, used to make stained glass windows, mosaics and decorative panels. Poets praised the nobility of the Iris flowers in verse. There are many legends and reliable information about Irises. But, as it seems to me, what exactly this flower means for you, what kind of feelings it evokes, is up to you to decide. I hope that my Iris will decorate your home or the home of the person you give it to. Its beauty will inspire and calm the soul, bring the magic of love and strength to everyday life. It will remind you of the hidden beauty of the world and reveal the mysteries of nature that exist regardless of our belief in them.