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Nymphéas et Agapanthes, by Claude Monet, oil, 1915

Nymphéas et Agapanthes

Claude Monet

1915

oil

canvas

From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet

Dominant colour

Overview

Nymphéas et Agapanthes is a 1915 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, held at Musée Marmottan Monet.

Who painted this?
Claude Monet
When & what style?
1915 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Musée Marmottan Monet

About this work

This painting shows a serene pond scene with water lilies and agapanthus flowers. The flowers are depicted in soft pastel colors, with the agapanthus standing tall on the right side of the canvas. The water lilies float gently on the pond's surface, their soft pink and white hues reflected in the calm water. The painting's soft color palette and gentle brushstrokes evoke a sense of tranquility and peacefulness. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye into the serene world of the painting. To learn more about the artist behind this beautiful work, explore the art of Claude Monet.

About the artist

Portrait of Claude Monet
Artist

Claude Monet

Oscar-Claude Monet was born in Paris on November 14, 1840, and raised from the age of five in Le Havre, where he began selling charcoal caricatures as a teenager.

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