Paint with Bricks in New LEGO Monet Set

Are you a fan of the LEGO Fine Art range? If you are, you are bound to love their latest addition to the collection! Head into the world of the Impressionists with Claude Monets Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies. Get ready to bring the strokes of this classic oil painting to life with LEGO bricks, and create some stunning artwork for your home.

LEGO is continuing its series of museum collaborations, this time working alongside The Metropolitan Museum of Art to faithfully recreate another historic painting in the medium of LEGO bricks. This set is a faithful lesson in colour and design. It allows the LEGO builder to step into the artist's shoes and experience how complex textures and subtle hues can combine to create a piece of work in the beloved style of the Impressionists.

Read on to discover more about this modern take on a classic!

It must have been a huge task turning Monet’s delicate brushwork into the geometric style of LEGO, one that we think has been executed really well by the designers. LEGO designer Stijn Oom spoke about the creative process when designing this set, saying that:

“The team meticulously created a tactile 3D surface by layering tiles and plates in both vertical and horizontal directions, mimicking the brushwork and carefully adapting Monet's subtle palette of hues... The build transforms with viewing distance: individual pixels and textures are visible up close, resolving into a peaceful Impressionist landscape from afar.”

Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies leans into the uniqueness of the LEGO bricks shape, in order to create the iconic bridge, weeping willows and floating lillies. The colour palette is perfect for fans of nature and landscapes; including bricks with rich greens (such as lime, olive and dark forest,) and atmospheric blues. The soft pastel colours used help to create deep hues to represent the shifting light on the water.

Much like the Mona Lisa and Sunflowers sets we’ve explored previously, this masterpiece features a clever hanging mechanism on the back, making it easy to transition your build from the table to a gallery-worthy display on your wall.

For those who want to immerse themselves further into art history and the world of Monet and the Impressionists, the set includes access to a special podcast. Listen to the experts and design team behind this collaboration between LEGO and The Met, as well as the history of Monet’s garden. The set is made up of 3,179 bricks and is a set firmly aimed at adults due to its complex nature.