Claude Monet - Reflets d’arbres II, 2023-2024 - On Paper

Reflets d’arbres II draws inspiration from Monet’s larger series displayed at the musée de l’Orangerie, where his iconic Nymphéas cycle captures the interplay between water, light, and vegetation. In this artwork, Monet focuses on the reflections of trees mirrored on the surface of a pond. The subtle gradients of green, blue, and soft brown recreate the natural symphony of light filtering through foliage. The fragmented reflections evoke a sense of serenity, transporting viewers to the immersive environments Monet so skillfully rendered in his original Nymphéas series. Like its inspiration, Reflets d’arbres II embodies Monet’s ability to blend realism with abstraction, creating an evocative, almost dreamlike quality.