Artwork
Waterloo Bridge, Gray Weather
Waterloo Bridge, Gray Weather is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 103139
- Credit line
- Gift of Mrs. Mortimer B. Harris
About this work
Overview
Waterloo Bridge, Gray Weather is an oil on canvas painting depicting a London cityscape shrouded in fog. It is part of Claude Monet's London series, a collection of works capturing the city's atmosphere at different times.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features Waterloo Bridge in the background, with the fog transforming the urban landscape. Monet's work highlights the interplay between the city's structures and the ephemeral effects of weather.
Technique & Style
Monet observed the scene from his hotel window, then worked on the painting in his Giverny studio. The London series, including this work, showcases Monet's ability to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting was likely begun in 1900, although it was dated 1903. Monet worked on it alongside other London series paintings, completing them as a cohesive ensemble before sending them to his dealer.
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Artist
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.
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