Blue Water Lilies
- Original dimensions
- 2000 x 2000 cm
- Museum
- Orsay Museum
- Year
- 1916
Scene depicted
"Water Lilies" is a gentle exploration of aquatic hues and subtle reflections, a pictorial work revealing the peaceful water lilies floating on the surface of calm water. The canvas stands as a visual meditation, enveloped in ephemeral light, where each brushstroke transforms into pure emotion.
Historical context
Year: 1916 |BRK| Museum: Orsay Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 2000 x 2000 cm
Place in the artist's career
This painting marks a turning point in Monet's career, symbolizing his period of maturity where color becomes the language of his emotions. Like “ Impression, Sunrise ” and “ The Tulip Fields in Haarlem ”, “Water Lilies” illustrates an evolution towards subtle abstraction and mastery of light play.
Anecdote
“I paint water lilies, but they are much more than that!” Monet said, speaking of his works. One spring morning, he ventured into his garden, cradled by the gentle murmur of water, allowing himself to be inspired by the dancing reflections of the water lilies. Thus, this painting becomes the echo of his personal universe.