Page Sixteen from 'Flora's Feast', the Iris

Category

Library Item

Item no

40146

Title

Page sixteen from 'Flora's Feast', the Iris

Description

Two figures on horseback each hold up an iris, a castle-like building is represented in the background. The men demonstrate the fashion common at a royal court, and similarly the horses wear an official dress complete with floral headpieces and saddles. The accompanying text reads:
"With blazoned pennons from each spear, the Iris and the Flag appear".

Artist / maker

Crane, Walter

Date

1902

Size

25.0 x 18.5 cm

Type

Publisher's print

Location

Art and Design Library

In this personification of the Iris the flower head acts as a flag. This could be representative of the fleur-de-lis and its association with Île-de-France and the French monarchy. Again, such a reference would bring a historical element to the illustration.

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Animals > Mammals > Horses

Architecture > Architectural features > Towers

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Gloves

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Headdresses

Clothing and dress > Garments > Armour

Clothing and dress > Garments > Robes

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Military > Arms and armament > Spears

People > Adults > Men

Plants > Flowers > Irises

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