Charing Cross Bridge, London
1901
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1901
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a hazy, dreamy scene of a bridge over water. The bridge is in the middle, with its supports reflected in the water below. The sky above is a mix of yellow, gray, and blue, with the sun shining through the fog. In the foreground, there are some darker shapes that could be trees or buildings, but they're not very clear. The whole scene is painted in soft, feathery brushstrokes, which gives it a very gentle, peaceful feel. If you like this kind of painting, you might want to look up more works by Claude Monet.