The artwork “Charing Cross Bridge 3” was created by the artist Claude Monet between 1899 and 1901. It is a landscape painting that belongs to the Impressionism art movement, and it is part of the “Charing Cross Bridge” series.
In this depiction, Monet presents a scene of the Charing Cross Bridge in London. The painting is characterized by its loose brushstrokes, which is a hallmark of Impressionist works. Monet’s use of color and light creates an atmospheric effect that conveys the fluctuating conditions of the scene. The bridge itself is rendered with a sense of fluidity, blending with the watery reflections and soft colors of the sky and river. The image is awash with muted golden, orange, and blue tones, indicating possibly a sunrise or sunset, with the colors of the sky reflecting upon the surface of the Thames. The industrial landscape is seen through a haze that softens the outlines and adds a dreamlike quality to the painting. Monet’s focus on light and the transient effects of atmospheric conditions form the crux of his Impressionist technique, aiming to capture the essence of the moment rather than the precise architectural details of the bridge.