Water Lilies
- Original dimensions
- 205 x 180 cm
- Museum
- Wallraf-Richartz Museum
- Year
- 1915
Scene depicted
The canvas “Water Lilies” evokes a magical garden, where the reflections of the water lilies in the water create fascinating plays of light. The undulating shapes and vibrant colors blend with an elegant rhythm. Each brushstroke conveys tranquility and serenity, immersing the viewer in a haven of peace. In this pictorial work , the Impressionist master invites us to infinite contemplation, to an immersion in an endless aquatic universe.
Historical context
Year: 1915 |BRK| Museum: Wallraf-Richartz Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 205 x 180 cm
Place in the artist's career
“Water Lilies” stands as a pinnacle in Claude Monet's career, marking a period of creative fulfillment. Preceded by paintings such as “ Impression, Sunrise ” and followed by “ The Haystacks ”, this painting symbolizes a technical evolution and heightened emotion. The discovery of light and color is at its peak, establishing a deep connection with the viewer.
Anecdote
“A painting should be like music. It must touch the soul without words,” said Monet. It was on a summer morning, while contemplating the floating water lilies, that his vision for this masterpiece took shape. The whispers of nature and the delicate scent of flowers intertwined, awakening in him a poignant inspiration, conveyed in the painting .