Houses of Parliament, sunset
1904 Kunsthaus Zürich
About this artwork
This painting is one of Claude Monet's iconic series depicting the Houses of Parliament in London, observed from across the River Thames. The artist meticulously captured the building's silhouette and the river's surface under varying atmospheric and light conditions, particularly focusing on the dramatic effects of a sunset.
Did you know?
Claude Monet painted over a dozen views of the Houses of Parliament, often from the same vantage point at St Thomas' Hospital across the Thames, between 1900 and 1904. He was deeply fascinated by London's characteristic fog and the way it transformed light and color, allowing him to explore the ephemeral nature of perception rather than simply documenting the landmark. This series became a profound study of atmospheric effects and the fleeting moments of light.
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Houses of Parliament, sunset
Claude Monet, 1904
