Water Lilies

Water Lilies is a renowned series of approximately 250 flower painting oil works by French Impressionism artist Claude Monet (1840–1926). Depicting his tranquil garden at Giverny, these paintings capture the shimmering reflections and delicate blooms of water lilies, emphasizing the fleeting effects of light and color characteristic of Impressionism. Monet created many of these works during the last 31 years of his life, even as he suffered from cataracts, which influenced the evolving style and perception of his art. This series exemplifies Monet’s mastery in portraying natural beauty and atmospheric phenomena.