Water Lilies: Reflections of Trees
- Original dimensions
- 8500 x 2000 cm
- Museum
- Orangerie Museum
- Year
- 1920
Scene depicted
This masterpiece reveals the delicate interaction between water, sky, and trees. The mirror where the elements meet evokes a world of calm and serenity, urging the viewer to deep contemplation. The water lilies unfold on the water, while the trees lean in to observe their reflection, a silent melody of nature.
Historical context
Year: 1920 |BRK| Museum: Orangerie Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 8500 x 2000 cm
Place in the artist's career
"The Water Lilies: Reflections of Trees" is situated at the peak of Monet's career, a period when he masterfully exploited the effects of light. Compared to " Impression, Sunrise " and " The Haystacks Series ", this painting illustrates his evolution towards a more advanced abstraction, while remaining rooted in the representation of nature.
Anecdote
“I want to capture the light, see the reflections dance on the water.” This phrase, which one could imagine escaping from Monet's lips, resonates like an echo in every brushstroke of this canvas . One summer morning, as the mist gently rises, he captured the ephemeral beauty of a peaceful nature, witnessing the harmony between art and nature.