Water Lilies
- Artist
- Claude Monet
- Date
- 1907
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Flower painting
Water Lilies is a renowned Impressionism series by French artist Claude Monet, comprising about 250 exquisite flower paintings that portray his beloved garden at Giverny. Monet dedicated the last three decades of his life to capturing the shimmering water surfaces and floating lilies, creating a tranquil and immersive environment. Interestingly, many of these works were painted while Monet was suffering from cataracts, which influenced his perception and use of color. The series exemplifies Monet’s mastery in capturing light and atmosphere, profoundly impacting the development of modern art.