The Water Lily Pond, c. 1917-19 by Claude Monet

  • Artwork Name
    The Water Lily Pond, c. 1917-19
  • Artist
    Claude Monet (1840–1926), French
  • Dimensions
    Oil on canvas
  • Collection Source
    Musée Marmottan Monet
  • License
    Public Domain Content: Free for Personal & Commercial Use
  • 6760 x 3383 pixels, JPEG, 26.16 MB
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About the Artist

Claude Monet

Claude Monet (1840–1926), French, Claude Monet was a French painter and a leading figure in the Impressionist movement. Known for his innovative approach to light and color, Monet captured fleeting moments in time through his depiction of landscapes, gardens, and natural settings. His works, such as 'Impression, Sunrise,' gave the movement its name and challenged the traditional methods of painting. His focus on light and atmosphere, often using rapid brushstrokes, revolutionized art and left a lasting impact on modern painting.

Artwork Story

Claude Monet’s *The Water Lily Pond* immerses viewers in a dreamlike world where reflections and reality blur. Dappled light dances across the water’s surface, capturing the fleeting beauty of nature with loose, expressive brushstrokes. The pond, framed by lush greenery and delicate arches of a Japanese bridge, becomes a tranquil sanctuary—an escape into Monet’s obsession with light, color, and the passage of time. Layers of lilies float like scattered jewels, their soft pinks and greens melting into the water’s shimmering blues. This isn’t just a scene; it’s a sensory experience, a meditation painted in the twilight of Monet’s career when his vision faded but his artistry burned brighter than ever.

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