What you are looking at
A small arched Japanese-style footbridge crosses a pond covered with water lilies, framed by dense green willows and plants.
Why it is famous
Monet built the water garden at his home in Giverny himself and painted the bridge many times in 1899. The pond and its water lilies became the great subject of his later years.
How big is Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies?
Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies measures 92.7 × 73.7 cm (36.5 × 29.0 in), without its frame. Its surface is about one and a half times the area of the Mona Lisa.
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Where to see it
It is at the Met in New York. Monet's house and garden at Giverny, outside Paris, are open to visitors in season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who painted Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies?
Claude Monet painted Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies in 1899.
Where is Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies?
Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies is in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, United States. (Gallery 819.)
How big is Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies?
92.7 × 73.7 cm (36.5 × 29.0 in). Its surface is about one and a half times the area of the Mona Lisa.
What is Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies made with?
Oil on canvas.
Sources: The Met, "Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies" (29.100.113). Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.