Piccinelli was inspired by the purple Irises that bloom in the garden bordering his studio. The chromatic composition highlights the yellow/violet contrast characteristic of the Iris. He also made a discreet gradient in the mauve square in reference to the nuances of the flower.Monet; Van Gogh; Georgia O'Keefe; David Hockney and Joan Mitchell painted Irises. One of Joan Mitchell's most famous series is titled "Irises"; produced in the 1980s. In these paintings; she explores the vibrant; energetic nature of irises through rapid; gestural brushstrokes.Mitchell's irises are often depicted abstractly; eschewing realistic detail in favor of a more free and emotional interpretation. Flower shapes can be suggested rather than defined; leaving room for the viewer's imagination. The colors mix and overlap; creating dynamic and powerful compositions.