Water Lilies
- Original dimensions
- 92 x 90 cm
- Museum
- Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art
- Year
- 1908
Scene depicted
“Water Lilies” is a tribute to the serene beauty of the water lilies floating on the water, capturing the daylight while creating a delicate ballet of reflections and colors. This painting immerses us in a universe of calm, where nature and art intertwine to create a soothing and poetic atmosphere.
Historical context
Year: 1908 |BRK| Museum: Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art |BRK| Dimensions: 92 x 90 cm
Place in the artist's career
This illustrates Claude Monet's period of maturity, where he refines his approach to color and light. When compared to “ Impression, Sunrise ” and “ The Haystacks ”, one observes an evolution towards more abstract compositions, where emotion takes precedence over precision.
Anecdote
“I never stop painting, for I see the beauty of nature at every moment.” This quote from Monet evokes that spring morning when he immortalized the water lilies in his garden. The painting here becomes a window into his soul, like a pictorial work vibrant with emotions.