Water Lilies
Monet’s painting, Water Lily Pond was one of the last he
ever painted, due to health issues he was having. This painting was finished in
1926 and is one of 12. This painting is unique by the way it is painted, the
colors, the lighting, and the technique he used to paint it. While looking at
this painting you can’t help but notice the figure of bold colors in the center
of the painting. The dynamic center plays complements to the water lilies in
the painting to the right of center. Observing more closely I realize that Monet
is painting just on the edge of the water, noticing the emphasis of a grassy
line at the bottoms edge across the painting. There is a strong focal point in
this painting, the water lilies that Monet has painted are the only part of the
painting that is in focus. The surprising elements of this painting are that of
the thick brush strokes of oil paints on this over sized canvas. This painting
has a very strong sense of rhythm of color and of the entire scene.