Water Lilies
- Artist
- Claude Monet
- Date
- 1908
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Flower painting
Water Lilies is a renowned Impressionism series by French artist Claude Monet, comprising approximately 250 flower paintings created over his last 31 years. These oils vividly capture Monet’s flower garden at Giverny, emphasizing light and atmosphere characteristic of Impressionist techniques. Despite suffering from cataracts during much of this period, Monet’s work masterfully portrays the tranquil beauty of water lilies reflecting, blending colors and forms in a way that challenges traditional realism. The series remains a pivotal example of how flower painting can evoke emotion and showcase innovative artistic vision.