Water lilies with willow reflections by Claude Monet, fully depicted
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Musée Marmottan, Paris

Water Lilies with Willow Reflections

Claude Monet made the horizon disappear in later paintings with water lilies, making water, flowers and reflections one image plane.

The story

What do we know about this job?

The reflection makes above and below uncertain: branches, air and flowers appear to be in and on the water at the same time. Monet investigated such changes in Giverny for decades.

Facts at work

  • The Water Lilies series originated during the last decades of Monet's life.
  • The pond and planting were in Monet's own garden in Giverny.
  • Museums and catalogues distinguish many separate versions within the series.

Source: Wikipedia: Water Lilies (Monet series)

Merchandise

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The catalogue links articles to the series; an exact link to this reproduction has not yet been confirmed.

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