*Yellow Irises* (1924): Iris is a popular topic for impressionist painters. The use of colour in this artwork by Monet gives it power. Placing the yellow blossom in front of a vivid blue background brings out its beauty. In opposition to the vertical green lines, the flower heads create parallel horizontal lines, and the plant is fully solitary.����*CLAUDE MONET (1845-1870) is one of the world's most famous painters, well-known today for his series of serene water lilies paintings, Claude Monet was instrumental in forging an entirely new direction for the world of art & impressionism. His distinctive use of colour, vision, and conformation would have a long influence on fine art, inspiring many great artists like Van Gogh.