This exhibition is based off of the famous artwork of Claude Monet and his naturalistic theme with the water lilies. Monet painted the same picture several times, but each day the water lilies looked different, the detail as well as the lighting and brush strokes are vastly different causing them to be more unique.
Water Lilies, Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926), 1906, From the collection of: The Art Institute of Chicago
Clause Monet said his garden was his passion He had a pond in his back yard with a bridge running over the water, creating a perfect place for him to create his famous creations.
Blue Water Lilies, Claude Monet, 1916 - 1919, From the collection of: Musée d’Orsay, Paris
What makes Monet's paintings to unique is there is no definite skyline, waterline, or horizon; the essentials to any nature themed painting. Because of this, his paintings were so controversial.
Pond with Water Lilies, Claude Monet, 1907, From the collection of: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
The focal point on these paintings lure the viewer to the water's surface including reflections of the sky and the trees. He painted what he saw rather than painting a crisp very smooth painting.
The Water Lilies - The Clouds, Claude Monet, 1915/1926, From the collection of: Musée de l'Orangerie
In this painting there is no horizon causing no real perspective. Only the reflection of the water can be seen unlike the entire skyline causing an abstract theme to all the water lilies paintings.
Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge, Claude Monet, 1899, From the collection of: Princeton University Art Museum
This painting is of a bridge he had over his ponds and his garden where he would always paint his water lily paintings. He called this 'Japanese Bridge' and has several other paintings of this bridge.
The Water Lily Pond in the Evening, Claude Monet, 1916/1922, From the collection of: Kunsthaus Zürich
Of all the water lily pieces, this one is very different. This artwork takes place in the evening rather than during the day. It changes drastically made were the colors from cool tones to warm tones.
Water Lilies, Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926), 1906, From the collection of: The Art Institute of Chicago
Monet did not use many earthy colors such as browns and nudes. He focused mainly on cool tones like blues, and greens to give off a soothing and relaxing mood as he felt when he was in his garden.
The Water Lilies - Clear Morning with Willows, Claude Monet, 1915/1926, From the collection of: Musée de l'Orangerie
In this painting there are willow trees beside the water, but it isn't a complete picture of them. It is just the refelection on the water and the low hanging leaves close to the water that tell us
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