An original mid-19th-century watercolour painting, Circle of James Holland, Purple Iris Flower.An exquisite painting of a purple iris flower. In the Victorian language of flowers, irises afforded different meanings depending on their colour. Purple irises were thought to symbolise royalty and wisdom.Hand-painted in watercolour with gum arabic to intensify the colour.On thin card.with gum arabic to intensify the colour. On thin card. Signed: No. Inscribed: No. Height: 25.8cm (10.2″) Width: 19.1cm (7.5″) Condition: The paint has retained its wonderful vibrancy despite its age. Just the odd minor mark and slightest of age toning. Please see photos for detail. There are historic adhesive marks and/or paper remnants to the verso, from previous mounting. Presented: Unframed.