Monets Lily Pads woven European tapestry panel features the work of famous artist Claude Monet. The personification of French impressionism, Monet (1840-1926) was well known for his plain air painting, which literally means paining in the open air, to infuse the colors of nature into his works influenced by lighting of the setting he was in and time of day. Here we see beautiful lily pads of blue green, on a pond, with white lilies in blossom. The technique of Monet’s impressionistic style can be seen and shows a wonderful harmony of color.