{"product_id":"irises-and-poppies-emil-nolde","title":"Irises and Poppies - Emil Nolde","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of irises and poppies by German Expressionist Emil Nolde, rendered in fluid, saturated watercolour washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmil Nolde, a central figure of German Expressionism, produced a vast body of floral watercolours throughout his career. This work demonstrates his mastery of the medium, specifically his ability to manipulate pigment on wet paper to achieve soft, bleeding edges and saturated colour fields. The composition features a grouping of irises and poppies, rendered with a focus on the physical presence of the blossoms rather than botanical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNolde often worked with a wet-on-wet technique, allowing colours to merge and diffuse across the paper surface. In this piece, the deep violet of the irises contrasts with the bright yellow and the intense red of the poppies. The background remains largely unworked, providing a neutral space that allows the floral forms to emerge with clarity. His approach to colour is subjective, prioritising emotional resonance over naturalistic representation. The paint application is fluid, showing the characteristic transparency of watercolour while maintaining a high degree of pigment density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his life, Nolde maintained a garden at his home in Seebüll, which provided the primary subjects for these floral studies. He viewed these works as an extension of his interest in the elemental forces of nature. By isolating the flowers from their environment, he directs the viewer to the interaction of shape and hue. The lack of rigid outlines contributes to the sense of organic growth, as the forms appear to expand into the surrounding space. This print captures the spontaneity of the original watercolour, preserving the delicate washes and the specific texture of the paper support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/composition-2-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition 2 - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Emil Nolde","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58846078796111,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848022200655,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848022233423,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848022266191,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848022298959,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Irises-and-Poppies_Poster_CompositorV1_1790041589570.jpg?v=1790043262","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/irises-and-poppies-emil-nolde","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}