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1 de sept. de 2023 · Claude Monet, The Thames below Westminster, about 1871. Read about this painting, learn the key facts and zoom in to discover more.
The Thames below Westminster, 1871 by Claude Monet. In the fall of 1 870, Monet traveled to London and this painting is one of a series of works he created while based in the British capital. This view is of the Thames and the Houses of Parliament - covered in other pieces - as seen from Victoria Quay.
The Thames below Westminster (about 1871) by Claude Monet The National Gallery, London. In the autumn of 1870, Paris was under siege during the Franco-Prussian War, and Monet fled France...
Details. Title: The Thames below Westminster. Creator: Claude Monet. Date created: about 1871. Physical Dimensions: 47 x 73 cm. Type: Painting. Medium: Oil on canvas. School: French. More...
The Thames below Westminster by Claude Monet. Following the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War in July 1870, in September Monet fled with his family to London, his Republican politics giving him little cause to fight for the survival of the Empire. He stayed in London until May 1871, when he moved on to the Netherlands before returning to ...
10 de feb. de 2024 · Beneath the surface, "The Thames below Westminster" could be seen as a commentary on the rapid industrialization and urbanization of London in the late 19th century.While Monet's use of vibrant colors may initially evoke a sense of tranquility, upon closer inspection, subtle hints of smoke and pollution become apparent.
Here he shows the misty atmosphere of the capital on a spring day, with the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge in the background. They are contrasted with the jetty in the foreground casting broken shadows on the river, and the new foliage of the trees on the Embankment to the right.
