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Nympheas, by Claude Monet, oil, 1917

Nympheas

Claude Monet

1917

oil

canvas

From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet

Dominant colour

Overview

Nympheas is a 1917 oil by Claude Monet, a Impressionism work, depicting Nymph, held at Musée Marmottan Monet.

Who painted this?
Claude Monet
When & what style?
1917 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Musée Marmottan Monet

About this work

This painting shows a group of water lilies floating on a pond. The lilies are pink and white, and they are surrounded by green leaves and stems. The background of the painting is a soft, blurry mix of greens and blues. The painting is done in a loose, impressionistic style, with visible brushstrokes and textures. The colors are muted and subtle, giving the painting a calm and serene feel. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Claude Monet, who was a master of capturing the beauty of light and color in his paintings.

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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