Coin du bassin aux nymphéas
1918 Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris
About this artwork
The painting features a detailed view of a water lily pond, with vibrant red and purple blossoms floating on the water's surface, surrounded by rich green foliage and trees that reflect in the water. This work belongs to Monet's extensive "Water Lilies" series created at his garden in Giverny.
Did you know?
Claude Monet dedicated the last three decades of his life to painting the water lilies in his garden at Giverny, producing over 250 canvases that became one of the most iconic series in art history. Suffering from cataracts in his later years, Monet's perception of color shifted, leading to intense and sometimes exaggerated hues in his work, yet he continued to paint the ever-changing light and reflections on the water's surface. These immersive works aimed to create an "illusion of an endless whole," often meant to be displayed together to envelop the viewer.
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Coin du bassin aux nymphéas
Claude Monet, 1918
