Artwork
Water Lilies
Water Lilies is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Musée Marmottan Monet.
About this work
Overview
Water Lilies is a landscape painting by Claude Monet, executed in oil paint in 1915. It is part of the collection at the Musée Marmottan Monet.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a serene natural scene of a pond covered with lily pads and blooming water lilies, evoking a peaceful atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes, the work conveys a sense of movement and energy. Monet employed a range of textures, from smooth lily pads to impasto water effects, adding depth to the composition.
Context
Typical of Monet's oeuvre, Water Lilies reflects his fascination with capturing light and color in outdoor settings, a hallmark of Impressionist practice.
Legacy
As part of Monet's body of work, Water Lilies contributes to the broader legacy of Impressionism, influencing subsequent artistic movements with its emphasis on natural light and color.
Artist & collection
Artist
Oscar-Claude Monet was born in Paris on November 14, 1840, and raised from the age of five in Le Havre, where he began selling charcoal caricatures as a teenager.
