Water Lilies by Claude Monet, 1906

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.

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Primary Colors

The dominant colors that define the overall mood and atmosphere of the work.

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Reflecting Blue

Water surface

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Pond Green

Lily pads

Secondary Colors

Supporting colors that add depth, contrast, and visual interest.

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Soft Rose

Pink lily flowers

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Sky Reflection

Reflected light

Tertiary Colors

Accent and detail colors that complete the composition.

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Warm Cream

White lily petals

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Sage

Leaf edges

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Deep Teal

Water shadows

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