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Water Lilies
A series of paintings depicting water lilies, which Monet painted during the last thirty years of his life at his home in Giverny. Many of these paintings were completed while the artist was suffering from cataracts, affecting his perception of red hues, which is reflected in some of the works.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Claude Monet
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Date of birth and death
14 November 1840 – 5 December 1926
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Natinality
French
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Style
Impressionism
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Significant works
Impression, Sunrise; Water Lilies series; Haystacks series; Rouen Cathedral series; London Parliament series
Information about the work
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Year:
1917-1919
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Theme:
Water lilies, nature, water, impressionism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
Reflection on transience, light, and perception; the changing color vision caused by Monet's eye problems adds a unique character to the series.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret as an exploration of perception and the fleeting nature of nature through the lens of personal experiences and impressionist technique.See other works by this artist
Camille Monet and a Child in the Artist’s Garden in Argenteuil
- Artist: Claude Monet
- Year: 1875
