Artwork
Charing Cross Bridge, Fog
Charing Cross Bridge, Fog is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
About this work
Overview
Charing Cross Bridge, Fog is an oil painting by Claude Monet, created in 1903 and currently held at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Charing Cross Bridge shrouded in fog, capturing the atmosphere of a misty scene. The artist emphasizes the mood and feeling of the moment, rather than precise details.
Technique & Style
Executed in muted shades of gray and blue, the work features soft, blurred forms that blend together. The foggy effect is achieved through Monet's characteristic use of loose brushwork and subtle color gradations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Oscar-Claude Monet was born in Paris on November 14, 1840, and raised from the age of five in Le Havre, where he began selling charcoal caricatures as a teenager.
