Pond with Water Lilies
1907
Monet was absolutely obsessed with his water garden in Giverny, painting it endlessly to capture how light danced on the water. Here, he completely ditched the horizon line, pulling the viewer right down into the dreamy reflection of the sky and trees. It feels like looking into a mirror slightly rippled by a breeze, with pink water lilies floating like confetti. He created around 250 of these water lily scenes, proving that the best inspiration is often right in your own backyard!
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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