Water Lilies
- Original dimensions
- 180 x 200 cm
- Museum
- Marmottan Monet Museum
- Year
- 1918
Scene depicted
In this painting , Monet takes us on a floral journey to the heart of his garden. With a stroke of the brush, he captures the serenity of a pond where the water lilies float peacefully, surrounded by lush vegetation. The reflections in the water, shaped by the gentle breeze, evoke a dreamlike universe where time seems suspended, revealing the magic of the moment.
Historical context
Year: 1918 |BRK| Museum: Marmottan Monet Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 180 x 200 cm
Place in the artist's career
“Water Lilies” represents a pinnacle in Monet's career, placing his work at the intersection of Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism. This piece echoes other iconic paintings such as “ Impression, Sunrise ” and “ The Roses ” which, while presenting different themes, showcase the pictorial evolution of an artist in an unending quest for light and color.
Anecdote
Monet, passionate about the ephemeral beauty of nature, once declared: “I do not express what I see, but what I feel.” This sense of wonder resonates particularly through the creation of this masterpiece , as he observes, in awe, the reflections in the living water and the vibrant colors that compose his canvas .