Vincent van Gogh's “Irises” (1889) was painted during his stay in a psychiatric clinic after he suffered a mental breakdown. (all images courtesy Getty, unless otherwise noted) Success!

As soon as the ice was strong enough, I was out on the nearby swamp. It was not only a good place to observe the cold season, but also an easy path to walk as I traveled between the woods and the lake ...

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Starting around the turn of the 20th century, iris enthusiasts began to be active in the area, seeking out wild specimens in the region's swamps to document, transplant and cultivate. The iris ...