Water Lilies - Clear Morning with Willows
- Original dimensions
- 12750 x 2000 cm
- Museum
- Orangerie Museum
- Year
- 1920
Scene depicted
“Water Lilies - Morning Light with Willows” transports us to the edge of a pond, where the surface of the water transforms into a magical mirror. The vibrant reflections of the willows and the water lilies, floating gracefully, invite us to immerse ourselves in this sublime and soothing composition, marking a moment of harmony between man and nature.
Historical context
Year: 1920 |BRK| Museum: Orangerie Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 12750 x 2000 cm
Place in the artist's career
This painting is situated at a key moment in Monet's career, representing a synthesis of his Impressionist work. It stands out for its freshness and boldness, while establishing a dialogue with other iconic paintings such as “ Impression, Sunrise ” and “Water Lilies” as a whole. These works showcase the artist's technical evolution towards an increasingly pronounced abstraction.
Anecdote
“I paint what I see, and not what I know,” Monet is said to have declared one day. This painting , created on a spring morning, evokes the calm sweetness and brilliance of nature at the break of day. The willows in the shade of the water lilies seem to whisper secrets, creating an atmosphere of dream and escape.