Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies
1899
Monet didn't just paint nature; he engineered it, having this iconic Japanese-style footbridge built in his Giverny garden specifically to serve as a subject. Painted in 1899, this scene captures the serene pond where he would later obsess over water lilies for the last 30 years of his life. The loose, choppy brushstrokes don't just show you the flowers; they make you feel the shimmering reflection of the pond on a warm summer day, perfectly embodying the Impressionist goal of capturing light over detail.
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- Oil painting
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Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
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