London. Parliament. Reflections on the Thames
1905 Musée Marmottan Monet
About this artwork
This painting is part of Claude Monet's celebrated 'Parliament' series, depicting the Houses of Parliament in London as seen across the River Thames under specific atmospheric conditions. Monet often painted these scenes from a window at St Thomas' Hospital or from a boat on the river.
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Claude Monet undertook several trips to London around the turn of the 20th century, specifically to paint the city's iconic landmarks enveloped in its characteristic fog. He often worked on multiple canvases simultaneously, capturing the subtle shifts in light and atmosphere across different times of day and weather conditions, a dedication that defined his serial approach.
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London. Parliament. Reflections on the Thames
Claude Monet, 1905
