for Impressionism. Monet and Renoir often painted outdoors together, resulting in many of his en plein air landscapes. His soothingly tranquil series of Water Lilies became a powerful influence on abstract artists. The series was inspired by his fascination with his celebrated water-garden at his home in Giverny during a later period in his life. This particular piece exudes a casual loveliness, its vibrant color palette encapsulates the atmospheric beauty of the impossible - which was Monets intention. If the world really looks like that I will paint no more! - Claude Monet, flinging away a pair of glasses for which he had been fitted to correct a severe astigmatism AllPosters.c...  (less)

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