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Water Lilies (Agapanthus)
- Original dimensions
- 425.6 x 201.3 cm
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Year
- 1915
Scene depicted
"Water Lilies (Agapanthus)" invites each viewer to dive into a peaceful universe. The delicate arrangement of water lilies on the shimmering surface of the water evokes meanders of dreams, each petal seeming to tell a story. The nuances of light on a summer day bathe the painting in a gentle warmth, while the lush green revives memories of tranquil walks along the ponds.
Historical context
Year: 1915 |BRK| Museum: Cleveland Museum of Art |BRK| Dimensions: 425.6 x 201.3 cm
Place in the artist's career
This masterpiece holds a significant place in Monet's artistic journey. At this stage, the artist demonstrates an undeniable mastery of light and color, evolving towards a more abstract approach. In comparison, his earlier works like " Impression, Sunrise " and " The Haystacks " reveal a progression from realistic representation to purely sensory expression. The painting "Water Lilies (Agapanthus)" is the wonderful culmination of this evolution.
Anecdote
"If I do not paint, the water lilies disappear with the day," Monet said, expressing his vital need to spread harmony on his canvas . It was at the first light of a summer day, by the edge of his water garden, that the idea for this pictorial work took root. The dancing water reflections embraced his mind, inspiring a painting that evokes the ephemeral beauty of this world.