I was just telling myself that since I was impressed, there must be an impression in it; and what freedom? How easy to make? Well, the wallpaper in its embryonic state is more finished than this landscape” (L42). Works in a similar style were naturally referred to as impressionist later, although the word itself does not represent any of its characteristics. Monet demonstrates aspects of impressionism in his works titled Water Lilies (1906). This is a beautiful series of paintings illustrating his lily garden at Giverny, which he painted sometimes from the water's edge, sometimes from a small boat in the pond among the lilies themselves. There is no definition of the water's edge or the real sky, which is only represented, reflected in the water. Her color palette of blues, lavenders and greens includes delicate splashes of color, giving shape to the flowers and leaves that float on the water without definitive lines. The source of daylight illuminates, but does not designate its origin; it encompasses the entire composition indicating non-specific daylight hours. Additionally, the horizon line is not apparent and the foliage blends into the water, complementing the colors, creating a dreamlike image without borders, making the scene appear continuous beyond the horizon. painting .