Daylilies by the Water
- Original dimensions
- 200 x 200 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1915
Scene depicted
In this painting, vibrant daylilies bloom at the edge of a tranquil stream. The life-sized flowers emerge brightly from the shimmering reflections, inviting the viewer to a contemplative stroll. The canvas evokes a serene harmony, where nature reveals itself in all its splendor.
Historical context
Year: 1915 |BRK| Museum: Not specified |BRK| Dimensions: 200 x 200 cm
Place in the artist's career
Daylilies by the Water is part of a crucial period in Monet's career. This work reflects his mature approach to landscape, rich in emotions and sensations. Compared to Impression, Sunrise and The Water Lilies , it reveals an evolution, both technical and emotional, towards light and movement.
Anecdote
One spring morning, Monet observed the daylilies vibrate in the wind. He once said: "Art does not reproduce the visible; it makes visible." This thought guided his hand in the creation of this masterpiece , revealing the sweet and colorful melody of his secret garden .