Claude Monet's Water Lilies are a celebrated series of nearly 250 oil paintings, created between 1897 and 1926. They capture the delicate beauty of Monet's garden at Giverny, France, focusing on the water lilies floating on the surface of the pond, often framed by reflections of the sky and surrounding foliage. This series is a pivotal moment in art history, bridging Impressionism and Abstraction. The Water Lilies remain a timeless tribute to nature, a source of calm and inspiration for Monet.