Water Lilies
Claude Monet1906Oil on canvas
Monet's celebrated series of approximately 250 paintings depicting his flower garden at Giverny. His palette dissolves form into pure color sensation.
Color Mood
Dreamy and meditative. Blues and greens dissolve into each other without hard edges. The palette creates an atmosphere of complete calm.
Art Institute of Chicago
Primary Colors
The dominant colors that define the overall mood and atmosphere of the work.
Secondary Colors
Supporting colors that add depth, contrast, and visual interest.
Tertiary Colors
Accent and detail colors that complete the composition.
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