Who painted Charing Cross Bridge, London?

Charing Cross Bridge, London was painted by Claude Monet in 1901.

Where can I see Charing Cross Bridge, London?

Charing Cross Bridge, London is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Charing Cross Bridge, London?

Charing Cross Bridge, London is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Charing Cross Bridge, London?

Museum-quality prints of Charing Cross Bridge, London are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Charing Cross Bridge, London

Claude Monet , 1901

Charing Cross Bridge, London is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

Charing Cross Bridge, London is an oil on canvas painting depicting a city scene with a bridge and boats on the river Thames.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows Charing Cross Bridge, with the ghostlike silhouette of the Houses of Parliament rising beyond its rectilinear skeleton. The work captures the effects of light seen through a dense atmospheric screen, characteristic of London's smoggy environment at the time.

Technique & Style

The bridge's structure is reminiscent of bridges in Japanese prints, a style that influenced the artist. The painting focuses on the interplay of light and atmosphere, reflecting the artist's interest in capturing fleeting effects.

History & Provenance

Claude Monet created this painting as part of a series of almost 100 works depicting the Thames River, primarily from the Savoy Hotel. The series was begun in September 1899.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Claude Monet

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.