The painting depicts a pond full of water lilies, painted by Monet in his home and garden in Giverny. The work is part of an extensive series of paintings devoted to water effects on vegetation, showcasing exceptional mastery of impressionism in capturing light, color, and the mood of nature.
Portrait of the Creator
Artist
Claude Monet
Date of birth and death
14 November 1840 – 5 December 1926
Natinality
French
Style
Impressionism
Significant works
Impression, Sunrise; Water Lilies series; Haystacks series; Rouen Cathedral series; London Parliament series
Information about the work
Year:
1917
Execution technique:
oil on canvas
Theme:
nature, flowers, pond, water lilies, impressionism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
Inner Narrative
The painting reflects on the beauty and transience of nature, focusing on the fleeting effects of light on the surface of the water and vegetation.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret as a contemplation of nature and the variable perception of the world based on light and color, characteristic of impressionism.