Claude Monet was a French painter, representative of the Impressionist movement. One of his most famous works, "Water Lilies," is a series of paintings depicting the water lily pond in his garden at Giverny, where he spent his later years.
From the 1890s to the 1920s, Monet created more than 250 oil paintings featuring this water lily pond. He captured the various expressions of the water lilies, which changed completely depending on the time, season, and light, using his unique colors and brushstrokes.
The most appealing aspect of "Water Lilies" is undoubtedly the beauty of its colors. The sky reflected on the water surface, the green of the trees, and the blooming water lilies are vividly expressed by Monet's sense of color. His brushstrokes are also unique, conveying the movement of light and air, typical of Impressionism, rather than accurately depicting the subject.
Monet's "Water Lilies" includes not only the paintings but also the garden itself as an important element. Monet not only created the water lily pond but also arranged the surrounding plants and bridges, creating a space where painting and garden became one. This garden is still open to the public today, allowing visitors to experience the world of Monet's "Water Lilies."
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