Water Lily Pond, Water Irises

By Claude Oscar Monet SKU:41515

"Water Lily Pond, Water Irises" (1900) epitomizes Monet's signature Impressionist style, featuring rapid brushwork to capture the ephemeral interplay of light and color. Monet's garden in Giverny inspired this painting, showing his fascination with the natural world. The canvas is a tableau of tranquility and vibrant life, with lily pads and irises seemingly floating on the pond's reflective surface. The painting is special as it reveals Monet's groundbreaking vision of perceiving and depicting the changing reality, encapsulating a moment in time rather than a strict botanical representation. The work remains a testament to the power of nature in art.




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Total € 195

Claude Monet, a pioneer of the French Impressionist movement, is widely known for his exceptional talent in capturing the transient effects of sunlight and color. Among his countless works, the “Water Lily Pond, Water Irises” is a truly remarkable painting that stands out due to its unique composition and captivating depiction of nature.

Painted in 1900, Monet’s “Water Lily Pond, Water Irises” is part of his iconic Water Lilies series, created in his water garden at Giverny. This painting showcases his deep connection with nature and the pond that became the central focus of his artistic production during the last 30 years of his life.

A timeless masterpiece, “Water Lily Pond, Water Irises” exudes an unparalleled sense of tranquility and serenity, reflecting Monet’s desire to capture the changing reflections and hues of the pond’s water. The water lilies and irises become a medium through which Monet explores light, color, and their subtle interactions. This piece is not just a representation of a scene, but it expresses an experience, an emotion, an instance of beauty caught in time.

The real magic of “Water Lily Pond, Water Irises” lies in its extraordinary use of color. Monet was not simply documenting the scenery before him; rather, he was documenting his perceptions of the scene. The painting showcases a rich tapestry of hues, demonstrating Monet’s mastery in handling color and his experimental approach to the Impressionist palette.

Another reason why “Water Lily Pond, Water Irises” is so special is due to the spatial complexity of the painting. Monet eliminated the horizon line, causing the pond to seem endless, as if it were a world unto itself. This lack of spatial cues helps immerse the viewer completely within the scene, creating a feeling of being surrounded by the lush landscape.

All these qualities make Monet’s “Water Lily Pond, Water Irises” not just a painting, but an immersive experience of nature that continues to captivate audiences even over a century after it was painted.

Original size:
82 x 89 cm (width x height)
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40 cm
Maximum order width:
122 cm

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