Charing Cross Bridge, The Thames 02 (1903) by Claude Monet

Charing Cross Bridge, The Thames 02 - Claude Monet - 1903

Artwork Information

TitleCharing Cross Bridge, The Thames 02
ArtistClaude Monet
Date1903
Art MovementImpressionism

About Charing Cross Bridge, The Thames 02

The artwork “Charing Cross Bridge, The Thames 02” was created by the renowned Impressionist artist Claude Monet in 1903. Reflecting the Impressionism art movement, Monet’s painting is a cityscape that belongs to the “Charing Cross Bridge” series. This piece depicts the bustling environment around the River Thames in London, capturing the essence of the location with Monet’s signature brushwork and use of color.

The painting offers a somewhat hazy yet harmonious impression of the famed bridge and its surroundings. A soft palette of purples, blues, and yellows blend on the canvas, illustrating the reflection of light on water and the foggy atmosphere often associated with London. The bridge is partially obscured by the mist, while the silhouette of the Houses of Parliament faintly emerges in the background. Monet’s focus on the effects of light and his fluid brushstrokes result in a composition that conveys a sense of momentary experience rather than a detailed architectural study. The shimmering water in the foreground reflects the sky and structures, an effect achieved through the artist’s adept manipulation of color and light.

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