The Houses of Parliament, Sunset
1903 National Gallery of Art
About this artwork
An oil painting depicting the Houses of Parliament at sunset, seen across the River Thames. The scene is enveloped in a hazy, atmospheric light, characteristic of Monet's studies of light and color and his London series.
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Claude Monet painted a series of over 19 views of the Houses of Parliament between 1900 and 1904, often from a window at St Thomas' Hospital or from a terrace at the Savoy Hotel. He was fascinated by the changing light and atmospheric effects of London's fog and pollution on the iconic landmark, attempting to capture the transient beauty of the cityscape through various times of day and weather conditions.
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The Houses of Parliament, Sunset
Claude Monet, 1903
