Water Lilies
1920 The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
About this artwork
This "Water Lilies" painting, a characteristic work from Monet's later career, captures the subtle interplay of light, color, and reflection on the surface of his water garden in Giverny, a subject he returned to extensively.
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Claude Monet's iconic "Water Lilies" series comprises approximately 250 oil paintings, a testament to his dedication to capturing the transient effects of light and atmosphere. He cultivated the water garden at Giverny, France, specifically for artistic inspiration, meticulously arranging plants and even the water flow to create his perfect subject. Towards the end of his life, despite cataracts, Monet continued to paint these scenes, resulting in works that pushed the boundaries of abstraction within Impressionism.
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Water Lilies
Claude Monet, 1920
