The Houses of Parliament (Effect of Fog)
1903-4
Monet was absolutely obsessed with London's thick, pea-soup fog, calling it the most beautiful in the world! In this hazy scene, the iconic Houses of Parliament loom like a dark, ghostly silhouette against a swirling sky of soft blues, purples, and warm oranges. He painted dozens of these views from his window at the Savoy Hotel, capturing how the light changed minute by minute. It's a perfect example of Impressionism, where the feeling of the atmosphere matters far more than crisp architectural details.
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