The Houses of Parliament (Effect of Fog)
1903 Metropolitan Museum of Art
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts the Houses of Parliament shrouded in fog, part of a celebrated series by Claude Monet created during his visits to London. The artwork captures the unique atmospheric conditions of the city, focusing on light and color rather than precise architectural detail.
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Between 1900 and 1905, Claude Monet embarked on a series of paintings depicting the Houses of Parliament from various vantage points across the River Thames. Fascinated by London's dense, atmospheric fog, he aimed to capture its elusive quality and the way it transformed familiar landmarks into ethereal visions. He often worked on multiple canvases simultaneously, switching between them as the light and weather conditions changed throughout the day, creating a profound study of ephemeral beauty.
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The Houses of Parliament (Effect of Fog)
Claude Monet, 1903
