Water Lilies
- Original dimensions
- 197 x 150 cm
- Museum
- Marmottan Monet Museum
- Year
- 1918
Scene depicted
The painting “Water Lilies” represents a haven of aquatic peace, where the water lilies float gracefully on the surface of a pond, illuminated by daylight. The changing skies and shimmering water create a harmonious dialogue, reflecting Monet's fascination with reflections and light play. This composition exemplifies the very essence of the moment captured in the canvas , inviting contemplation and daydreaming.
Historical context
Year: 1918 |BRK| Museum: Marmottan Monet Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 197 x 150 cm
Place in the artist's career
This Water Lilies , created at a turning point in his career, marks the mature period of Claude Monet, where his Impressionist techniques reach their peak. Compared to works such as “ Impression, Sunrise ” and “ The Parliament, Sunset Effect ”, this canvas illustrates the evolution of his approach, increasingly bold and colorful.
Anecdote
“Nature is my only inspiration.” Monet said when he painted this masterpiece . Imagine him, facing his pond, one spring morning, capturing the dancing light and the reflections of the water lilies. This fleeting and sublime moment is found in every brushstroke of this canvas , both soft and vibrant.