Waterloo Bridge, Misty Morning (1899 – 1901) by Claude Monet

Waterloo Bridge, Misty Morning - Claude Monet - 1899 - 1901

Artwork Information

TitleWaterloo Bridge, Misty Morning
ArtistClaude Monet
Date1899 - 1901
Art MovementImpressionism

About Waterloo Bridge, Misty Morning

The artwork titled “Waterloo Bridge, Misty Morning” was created by the renowned Impressionist artist Claude Monet between the years 1899 and 1901. This piece belongs to the “Waterloo Bridge” series and is a representative of the Impressionism art movement, specifically falling under the genre of cityscape. This work captivates through its atmospheric portrayal of the famous London bridge enveloped in mist.

The artwork depicts Waterloo Bridge as a delicate curvature spanning the canvas against a backdrop of industrial London. Monet’s brushstrokes are loose and expressive, encapsulating the ephemeral quality of light and atmosphere that is characteristic of his Impressionist technique. The palette is dominated by muted tones that suggest the presence of early morning mist; blues, purples, and soft pinks meld together to create a sense of depth and volume in the foggy air. Buildings and smokestacks emerge as ghostlike silhouettes in the background, offering a sense of the urban landscape beyond the bridge while remaining secondary to the interplay of light and color that forms the essence of the scene. The river below mirrors the sky’s palette, reinforcing the unity of the composition and the overall dreamlike quality of the painting. Monet’s masterful depiction of the bridge and its surroundings verges on abstraction, transforming the cityscape into a timeless expression of light and mood. It is a testament to Monet’s enduring fascination with the elusive nature of perception and the beauty found in fleeting moments of everyday life.

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