Water Lilies
1922 Toledo Museum of Art
About this artwork
This oil painting is one of numerous works by Claude Monet depicting the water lilies in his garden pond at Giverny, France. The series explores the changing light and atmospheric conditions on the water's surface, reflecting Monet's lifelong dedication to capturing ephemeral natural phenomena.
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Monet's "Water Lilies" series, which includes this painting from 1922, became an immersive project spanning decades, culminating in over 250 works. Despite failing eyesight later in his life, Monet continued to paint, driven by an obsession to capture the ever-changing light and atmospheric effects on his beloved pond. These monumental canvases were not just about the flowers, but about the very essence of light, color, and reflection, transforming his garden into an artistic universe.
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Water Lilies
Claude Monet, 1922
