CLAUDE MONET
Nymphéas
Ca. 1915
Oil on canvas
151,4 x 201 cm
(Illustration: Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen,
Neue Pinakothek München)
Claude Monet (1840 - 1926)
Nymphéas
Claude Monet’s Nymphéas works rank among the iconic masterpieces of Impressionism. They reveal Monet’s radical freedom of perception in his later years: water, light, and color merge into fluid compositions that break classical perspectives and immerse the viewer in an almost meditative experience. Monet drew inspiration from Japanese approaches to color and space, reflected in the flat, harmonious arrangement of motifs and light reflections.
His water lily paintings had a lasting impact on the development of modern painting, opening new paths for later generations of artists, including the Abstract Expressionists, in their exploration of color, light, and movement. They combine artistic innovation with international acclaim. For art investors, the Nymphéas series is particularly appealing: its cultural influence, worldwide demand, and Monet’s enduring popularity ensure long-term value stability.