Water Lilies
- Original dimensions
- 73.5 x 106 cm
- Museum
- Gothenburg Museum of Fine Arts
- Year
- 1907
Scene depicted
The painting "Water Lilies" reveals a peaceful world, where the water lilies float gently on the surface of a pond. Each brushstroke creates a play of reflections, transforming the water into a mirror of shimmering colors. This pictorial work embodies Monet's quest to capture the evanescence and fleeting beauty of nature.
Historical context
Year: 1907 |BRK| Museum: Gothenburg Museum of Fine Arts |BRK| Dimensions: 73.5 x 106 cm
Place in the artist's career
"Water Lilies" represents a pinnacle in Claude Monet's career, following works like " Impression, Sunrise " and " The Cathedral of Rouen ". Monet's stylistic progression is manifested through the use of vibrant colors and the emphasis on light, bringing his works to an emotional and technical maturity.
Anecdote
"I paint the link between water and light, a dream shared with the water lilies," Monet might have said, lost in contemplation of his garden on a spring morning of yesteryear. The awakening of nature, the sweet song of birds, and the fresh scent of flowers create an atmosphere that transcends time, encapsulating the very essence of painting .