A highly refined and poetic standing sculpture by Dutch artist Petra Hartman, titled Iris in a Vase, created in 2013. The work unfolds as a delicate yet powerful composition, where an abstracted iris rises from a figurative, almost theatrical base balancing fragility with presence.
Executed in stainless steel, the sculpture is distinguished by its hand-shaped contours and sensitively worked surface. The interplay of cut-out forms and reflective planes creates a subtle dialogue with light and space, giving the piece a shifting, almost immaterial quality.
Hartman’s work occupies a unique position between figuration and abstraction, often described as drawing in space. In Iris in a Vase, the floral motif transcends its subject, becoming an expressive gesture elegant, rhythmic, and deeply sculptural.
Works by Petra Hartman are included in museum collections, underscoring the artistic importance and collectable nature of her oeuvre.
A highly distinctive and museum worthy piece, offering both sculptural presence and conceptual depth.
Condition
Excellent condition.
Details
Artist: Petra Hartman
Title: Iris in a Vase
Origin: The Netherlands
Period: 2013
Material: Stainless steel
Type: Standing sculpture
Dimensions H 178 x W 85 x D 40 cm
Stock nr 04160326OS
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsSilverMaterialStainless steelNumber of items1Height178 cmWidth85 cmDepth40 cmSigns of usageScratches