Charing Cross Bridge, London
1890
Camille Pissarro traded the bustling streets of Paris for the foggy banks of the Thames in 1890, capturing London's iconic Charing Cross Bridge and the Houses of Parliament through a haze of tiny, shimmering dots. Instead of broad brushstrokes, he used the meticulous technique of Pointillism, letting our eyes blend the pale blues, yellows, and whites to create that distinct, misty London atmosphere. It's a fascinating glimpse of the only artist to exhibit in all eight Impressionist shows experimenting with a brand-new, scientific approach to color right before returning to his looser style.
- Technique
- pointillism
- Material
- oil on canvas
Location: Musée d'Orsay, Paris
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