Houses of Parliament, London, Sun Breaking Through
- Artist
- Claude Monet
- Date
- 1904
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Cityscape
- Location
- Musée d'Orsay
"Houses of Parliament, London, Sun Breaking Through" by Claude Monet is a captivating Impressionist painting capturing the iconic Palace of Westminster from a viewpoint overlooking the Thames River. Created during Monet's series of nearly 100 works between 1899 and 1901, this piece illustrates the historic building amidst varying weather and lighting conditions, with the sun piercing through clouds. The painting exemplifies Monet’s mastery in portraying fleeting moments and atmospheric effects, characteristic of his cityscape series. Measuring approximately 81 cm by 92 cm, it offers an immersive glimpse into London's skyline through the lens of Impressionism.
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