The painting depicts the Waterloo Bridge in London on a foggy day, showcasing the impressionist play of light, color, and atmospheric fog over the River Thames. The work is part of Monet's series dedicated to this place, reflecting his interest in the dynamics of light and weather changes.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Claude Monet

  • Date of birth and death

    14 November 1840 – 5 December 1926

  • Natinality

    French

  • Style

    Impressionism

  • Significant works

    Impression, Sunrise; Water Lilies series; Haystacks series; Rouen Cathedral series; London Parliament series

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1903

  • Execution technique:

    oil on canvas

  • Theme:

    urban landscape, fog, Waterloo Bridge, impressionism, London

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The work shows a deep immersion in the nature of light and atmosphere, typical for impressionism, exploring the variability of perception under different weather conditions.

The key to interpreting the work

Interpret as a study of the effects of light and climate in the urban landscape, celebrating the variability and fleeting nature of visual impressions.

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