House of Parliament Sun

House of Parliament Sun by Claude Monet
Artist
Claude Monet
Date
1903
Style
Impressionism
Genre
Cityscape
Claude Monet's "House of Parliament Sun" is part of his renowned Impressionism series capturing various views of the Thames River and the iconic Palace of Westminster. Painted during early 1900s stays in London, the artwork depicts the Parliament building amid atmospheric conditions that highlight Monet’s focus on light and weather. Created from a vantage point overlooking the Thames from St Thomas' Hospital, this Cityscape epitomizes Monet's exploration of how different times of day and weather influence outdoor scenes. With a typical size of around 81 cm × 92 cm, the work exemplifies his mastery in capturing fleeting moments and the essence of a location through impressionist brushwork.

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