“Although Monet created the water garden in part to fulfill his passion for horticulture, he also intended it as a source of artistic inspiration. In his petition to the authorities, Monet specified that the pond would serve “for the pleasure of the eyes and also for the purpose of having subjects to paint” (quoted in Claude Monet: Late Work, exh. cat., Gagosian Gallery, New York, 2010, p. 23). The artist did not begin work on his Nymphéas series immediately, however. “It took me some time to understand my water lilies,” he recalled. “A landscape takes more than a day to get under your skin. And then all at once, I had the revelation—how wonderful my pond was—and reached for my palette. I’ve hardly had any other subject since that moment” (quoted in Claude Monet, exh. cat., Österreichische Galerie, Vienna, 1996, p. 146).”
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At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet 
I love the deeper tones used in this painting. It is just a beautiful palette. So pretty and dramatic! 🙂
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I have really enjoyed finding new Monet favorites. Thanks for sharing your thoughts this morning, Sheila. 😎🌺
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I have always loved his water lilies series 🙂💕🙏
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I have only recently discovered them – each one mesmerizes me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Patti. 🙂🌺
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And I just realized… they are PURPLE 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂💕
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lolol…..of COURSE they are!!! 😎💜💜💜
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A definite favourite!
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Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts, Viv. 😎🌺
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Thank you for your interesting post and interesting painting!
Joanna
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My pleasure, Joanna! I appreciate your visit and your kind words. 🙂🌺
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I know someone who grows her own flowers both for their beauty and also for their use as photographic subjects. I wonder if she knows this interesting fact about Monet. She soon will!
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ps: I passed through Sunnyside, Texas yesterday.
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Haha – I really am going to get there someday! 😎
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Thanks for adding to the conversation, Linda. 😎🌺
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You are more than welcome!
Joanna
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I so enjoy these water paintings of his. Simply beautiful!
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mitzy. 🙂🌺
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“It took me some time to understand my water lilies” could only have been spoken by someone who is a sensitive soul, with a keen appreciation of nature.
Love that!
I have always admired Monet’s work. In fact, I have a framed print of one of his works in my living room. That quote helps me understand why I have always been drawn to his work.
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A sensitive soul, indeed, Dee! Thanks for adding to the conversation. 🙂🌺
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One of my favorite works of art. So beautiful❤️
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Agree!! I love this one, too, Bridgette. 🙂🌺
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