Monet's Thames Paintings Reunited in Landmark Courtauld Gallery Exhibition

For the first time, Monet's series of Thames paintings from 1904 are displayed together in London, offering a rare glimpse into his vision of the city's foggy charm.

• The exhibition recreates a 1904 Paris show of Monet's Thames paintings, featuring 18 original works and three additional pieces.
• Monet's fascination with London's fog and light effects is vividly captured in these paintings, which depict views of Waterloo and Hungerford Bridges and the Houses of Parliament.
• The Courtauld Gallery's proximity to Monet's painting locations, including the Savoy Hotel and St Thomas's Hospital, adds a unique contextual layer to the exhibition.
• Despite Monet's ambivalence toward London, his works highlight the city's industrial beauty through his impressionist lens, contrasting with his more romanticized French landscapes.
• The exhibition underscores Monet's complex process, where he would often finish paintings in his Normandy studio, synthesizing various views and perceptions.

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