Water Lilies

Water Lilies is a renowned series of approximately 250 oil paintings by the French Impressionism artist Claude Monet (1840–1926). These works vividly depict his flower garden at Giverny, emphasizing the play of light and reflection on water surfaces. Created during the last 31 years of his life, many of the paintings were painted while Monet suffered from cataracts, adding a unique softness and ambiguity to the images. Known as a master of flower painting, Monet’s Water Lilies series captures the serene, poetic atmosphere of his garden, contributing significantly to the development of modern art.