Houses of Parliament, Fog Effect

"Houses of Parliament, Fog Effect" by Claude Monet is part of his extensive Impressionism series capturing the Thames River's vistas during London visits around 1900. Paintings in this series depict the Cityscape of Westminster, with a focus on the iconic Houses of Parliament shrouded in atmospheric fog. Monet's viewpoint was from a window or terrace at St Thomas' Hospital, offering consistent perspectives across different times of day and weather conditions. The paintings, approximately 81 × 92 cm, masterfully evoke fleeting light and weather effects, embodying the essence of Impressionist technique to portray this quintessential Cityscape in a foggy, dreamlike ambiance.