Open full image Pin

Water Lilies

Paul Lacroix

1865

unspecified

From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Realism Late 19th Century Floral

Dominant colour

Water Lilies is a 1865 unspecified by Paul Lacroix, a Realism work, held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Lacroix
When & what style?: 1865 · Realism
Where can I see it?: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

About this work

In the painting, two white water lilies float on the surface of dark water. The flowers are open, with yellow centers and delicate white petals. A few green leaves are visible behind the flowers. The background is dark, with some greenery visible above the water. The overall effect is one of serenity and beauty. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.