Lily Pond

By Claude Oscar Monet SKU:41510

"Lily Pond, 1904" is a stunning embodiment of Claude Monet's mature Impressionist style. This late work, capturing the serene ambiance of Monet's own garden in Giverny, demonstrates his lifelong fascination with the transience of natural light and color. The fluid, almost abstract representation of water, sky, and vegetation showcases Monet's innovative approach to composition. The painting remains special due to its blend of personal subject matter, Monet's increasing abstract tendencies, and his profound exploration of the ephemeral interplay between nature and perception, making it a timeless masterpiece.

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48 cm

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Total € 250

Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies” series, and particularly the 1904 piece often referred to as “Lily Pond”, stands as a masterpiece of Impressionist art. This exceptional piece is not only testament to Monet’s unique aesthetic perception, but also a symbol of his profound attachment to nature.

Monet painted this iconic work in 1904, during a profoundly productive period in his career. Monet was settled in Giverny, France, and by this time he had constructed an elaborate garden complete with a pond, a Japanese bridge, and the eponymous water lilies. The idyllic landscapes and serene beauty of this environment served as his inspiration for the “Water Lilies” series, one of his most significant and beloved bodies of work.

The “Lily Pond” 1904 painting is notable for its nuanced execution and atmospheric quality. Monet painted the scene ‘en plein air’ (in the open air), capturing the changing effects of light and reflection on the surface of the pond with a dappled, almost abstract, palette. The subtle gradations of color, combined with the fleeting, transient effects of light, resulted in an immersive viewing experience that encapsulates the essence of Impressionist painting.

The 1904 “Lily Pond” holds a unique position in the “Water Lilies” series due to its maturity and complexity. Monet’s fascination with the interplay between water, light, and the natural world culminated in this painting, which invites viewers to lose themselves in its captivating tranquility.

Artist:

Claude Oscar Monet

Original size:

91 x 88 cm (width x height)

Art style:

Impressionism

Minimal order width:

50 cm

Maximum order width:

183 cm

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