Water Lily Pond
1900
Monet actually imported water lilies from as far away as Egypt and South America to fill this pond in his Giverny garden. He built the Japanese bridge himself just to have the perfect framing for his obsession with light and reflection. The choppy, vibrant brushstrokes don't just show a pond; they make you feel the shimmering water and the humid summer air. It’s a classic Impressionist masterpiece that proves sometimes the best view is right in your own backyard.
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