Charing Cross Bridge, Cleopatra’s Needle (1899 – 1901) by Claude Monet

Charing Cross Bridge, Cleopatra's Needle - Claude Monet - 1899 - 1901

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TitleCharing Cross Bridge, Cleopatra's Needle
ArtistClaude Monet
Date1899 - 1901
Art MovementImpressionism

About Charing Cross Bridge, Cleopatra's Needle

The artwork “Charing Cross Bridge, Cleopatra’s Needle” created by Claude Monet between 1899 and 1901 is a cityscape belonging to the Impressionism art movement. It forms a part of the “Charing Cross Bridge” series. Impressionism is known for its focus on light and its changing qualities, often with an emphasis on the visual impression created by the moment rather than the details of the subject.

This specific painting depicts the Charing Cross Bridge over the River Thames in London, with a hazy impression of Cleopatra’s Needle, an ancient Egyptian obelisk, in the foreground. Monet’s brushwork is loose and dynamic, with broad, sweeping strokes that reflect the movement of the water and the vibrancy of the city atmosphere. The color palette is dominated by cool blues and purples, with patches of warmer hues creating a sense of depth and light, typical of Monet’s style during this period. The use of reflection and the play of light on the water are characteristic of Monet’s exploration of light and its ephemeral qualities. The painting invites the viewer to experience the atmosphere of London during the turn of the 20th century, seen through the impressionist lens of one of the movement’s most celebrated artists.

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