This Irises by Vincent van Gogh dating to 1890 exemplifies the period. Created in oil on canvas, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of the era. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Paintings, this piece contributes to our understanding of historical artistic production. The work's 29 x 36 1/4 in. (73.7 x 92.1 cm) and material qualities reflect the aesthetic values and technical capabilities of 1890. Such objects illuminate the complex networks of artistic production, patronage, and reception that characterized their cultural moment, offering insights into both elite and popular visual culture.