Monet in London

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Monet in London: Views of the Thames
When most people think of Claude Monet, they envision his serene water lilies or the vibrant sunsets over the Seine. However, Monet’s fascination with the industrial landscapes of London is less commonly known. This fascination began during his first visit to the city in 1870 and was rekindled during three subsequent visits between 1899 and 1901, during which he obsessively painted the river Thames.

The Courtauld Gallery in London is hosting a landmark exhibition titled “Monet in London: Views of the Thames”, opening on September 27, 20241. This exhibition reunites 21 of Monet’s paintings from his Thames series, which were originally part of a larger group of 37 works exhibited in Paris in 19041. Monet had intended to showcase these works in London, but this plan never materialized—until now, 120 years later1.

This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience Monet’s vision of London, capturing the city’s atmospheric fog, mysterious light, and radiant colors as seen through the eyes of one of the most influential Impressionist painters

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