Charing Cross Bridge
1900
About this artwork
This painting, part of Claude Monet's extensive "Charing Cross Bridge" series, exemplifies his dedication to capturing the shifting atmospheric conditions over the Thames in London. The soft, visible brushstrokes and a pastel palette evoke the misty, industrial environment of early 20th-century London, focusing on light and reflection.
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Claude Monet painted his "Charing Cross Bridge" series between 1899 and 1905, often working from his window at the Savoy Hotel or St. Thomas' Hospital in London. He would meticulously work on multiple canvases simultaneously, switching between them to capture the precise, ephemeral effects of light, fog, and smoke on the bridge and river at different times of day and in varying weather conditions. This dedication to capturing fleeting moments made the series a hallmark of Impressionism, revealing his profound interest in the subtle nuances of perception.
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Charing Cross Bridge
Claude Monet, 1900
