Water Lilies by Claude MonetClaude Monet

Claude Monet’s Water Lilies (1919) is part of a series of about 250 paintings of his Giverny garden. This work is from his third group of water lily paintings (1897–1926), noted for its ambiguous perspective and layered brushstrokes capturing light and reflections. Created during and after World War I, it reflects Monet’s quest for peace and harmony and marks a shift towards abstraction in early 20th-century art.