Who painted Charing Cross Bridge, Fog?

Charing Cross Bridge, Fog was painted by Claude Monet in 1903.

Where can I see Charing Cross Bridge, Fog?

Charing Cross Bridge, Fog is held by Art Gallery of Ontario.

What movement is Charing Cross Bridge, Fog?

Charing Cross Bridge, Fog is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Charing Cross Bridge, Fog

Claude Monet , 1903

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

Claude Monet

Oscar-Claude Monet was a French painter and founder of Impressionism who is seen as a key precursor to modernism, especially in his attempts to paint nature as he perceived it.