Nympheus Luminansis, Autumn Lights
Nympheus Luminansis, Autumn lights - Oil on canvas - 100 cm x 100 cm
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Nympheus Luminansis, Water Lilies of Light, is a series of paintings paying tribute to Claude Monet's famous water garden and his water lilies, the result of eight years of research and creation. Presented in an international museum exhibition, it invites viewers to explore the heart of color and light.
“In each painting, shapes and silhouettes can reveal themselves to the viewer depending on their perception, creating a unique dialogue with the work. This phenomenon, known as pareidolia, adds a poetic and playful dimension to the contemplation of colors and textures.” Laurence Saunois
Behind the scene
Autumn is the artist's favorite season. She finds it to be unmatched in its chromatic richness, like a final celebration of nature before winter. In this painting, she has chosen to depict the reflections of the vegetation surrounding Claude Monet's water garden, bathed in the flamboyant colors of the season. The foliage, in all its diversity, is reflected in the water, creating a veritable explosion of shimmering, vibrant hues.
In this composition, the water lilies are imbued with reflections from a calm sky. These soft, luminous shades contrast with the energy of the autumnal colors that animate the entire scene. One particular element catches the eye: a willow branch, placed at the top right of the canvas. Its presence discreetly punctuates the scene and guides the viewer's gaze to the bottom of the pond.
The painting illustrates the artist's desire to convey the intensity of the emotions that nature inspires in her at this time of year. For her, autumn is a time of transition, between brilliance and fragility, between abundance and austerity. These contrasts are echoed in the painting: the vigor of the colors responds to the serenity of the sky that colors the water lilies, like a visual echo of the duality of life.
With Couleurs d'automne, Laurence Saunois offers an immersion in a fleeting moment when nature reveals itself in all its splendor. This painting reflects her desire to capture, through painting, the transient beauty of the reflections and lights that transform the landscape into a living artwork.
In this composition, the water lilies are imbued with reflections from a calm sky. These soft, luminous shades contrast with the energy of the autumnal colors that animate the entire scene. One particular element catches the eye: a willow branch, placed at the top right of the canvas. Its presence discreetly punctuates the scene and guides the viewer's gaze to the bottom of the pond.
The painting illustrates the artist's desire to convey the intensity of the emotions that nature inspires in her at this time of year. For her, autumn is a time of transition, between brilliance and fragility, between abundance and austerity. These contrasts are echoed in the painting: the vigor of the colors responds to the serenity of the sky that colors the water lilies, like a visual echo of the duality of life.
With Couleurs d'automne, Laurence Saunois offers an immersion in a fleeting moment when nature reveals itself in all its splendor. This painting reflects her desire to capture, through painting, the transient beauty of the reflections and lights that transform the landscape into a living artwork.
| Sizes | 100 cm x 100 cm - 39.37 in' x 39.37 in' |
| Finitions | Framed |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Signature | At the bottom left |
| Certificate of Authenticité | YES |
| Invoice | YES |
| Year of Completion | 2023 |
MATERIALS USED
Canvases: I used canvases from Matertoiles to create the paintings in the Nympheus Luminansis series.
Oil paint: To achieve such vibrant colors, I worked with Schaal brand oil paints. Made by a master colorist in the purest tradition using linseed or walnut oils, they are very rich in pigments and enhance every brushstroke.
Exhibitions et Awards
- November 22 to November 30, 2025 : Palais Balène - Figeac - more information
Solo Museum Exhibition - 2026 - 2027 - USA
- January,15 - April 15, 2026 : Slater Memorial Gallery - Norwich, Connecticut - more information
- May 15 - August 15, 2026 : The Evelyn Burrow Museum - Collège communautaire d’État de Wallace - Hanceville, Alabama - more information
- September 12, 2026 - January 3, 2027 : Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center - Lake Charles, Louisiana - more information
- January 23, - April 24, 2027 : Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts - Houston, Texas - more information
- May 13 – October 2, 2027 - San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts - San Angelo, Texas - more information
- October 22 - December 19, 2027 - Dane G. Hansen Museum - Logan, Kansas - more information
An acquisition project?
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I would be happy to talk with you, answer your questions, and guide you in choosing the work that suits you best.
