Water Lilies and Weeping Willow Branches
Hand-colored print (likely a lithograph or high-quality photographic reproduction on paper) • After Claude Monet (The original work is by Monet; this example is a contemporary reproduction)
Style & Movement
Impressionism / Late Monet Style (Giverny period)
Medium & Technique
Watercolor applied over a printed base (giclée or lithograph); techniques include wash, layering, and 'tache' brushwork intended to mimic the artist's original impasto.
Creation Period
Late 20th to Early 21st Century (Decorative after-cast/copy of a 1916-1919 original)
Dimensions & Format
10.5" x 13.5"; Landscape format
Subject Description
A depiction of Monet’s water lily pond at Giverny, featuring pink water lilies floating on a blue-toned surface with hanging weeping willow branches framing the composition. The lack of a horizon line creates an immersive, meditative space.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; appears to be a modern decorative piece with bright colors and no visible foxing, tearing, or significant fading.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired through a commercial gallery, museum gift shop, or boutique specialized in high-end art reproductions or decor.
Art Historical Significance
As a reproduction, its significance lies in the popularity of Monet’s 'Grandes Décorations' and the democratization of his visual language through high-quality 'hand-finished' prints.
Notable Features
Includes a printed facsimile of Monet's signature in the lower right; the 'hand water coloured' designation suggests manual intervention over a printed outline to add texture and unique color variations.
Condition Issues
Minor edge wear consistent with handling; the 'hand-colored' aspect may include non-archival pigments that could fade if exposed to direct UV light.
Conservation Recommendations
Frame with UV-protective glass and acid-free matting to prevent paper yellowing and pigment fading; keep in a humidity-controlled environment.
Collector Notes
10.5" x 13.5" "Hand Water Coloured"