Water Lilies (Nymphéas)
1907 Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
About this artwork
This painting is part of Claude Monet's iconic Water Lilies series, which captures the ever-changing light and reflections on the pond in his garden at Giverny. The series comprises approximately 250 oil paintings.
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Monet's Water Lilies series was not just a collection of beautiful paintings; it was a deeply personal project he pursued for over two decades, even as his eyesight deteriorated due to cataracts. The series profoundly influenced subsequent generations of artists, bridging the gap between Impressionism and abstraction, and becoming a cornerstone of modern art.
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Water Lilies (Nymphéas)
Claude Monet, 1907