From 27 September to 19 January, The Courtauld Gallery will host an extraordinary exhibition of Claude Monet's paintings of the Thames River, a series that has never been exhibited in the UK before. Monet and London: Views of the Thames will present 21 of Monet's masterpieces depicting London scenes, fulfilling the artist's long-held ambition to display these works in the city where they were inspired.
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Monet, a pivotal figure in French Impressionism, created these views of the Thames during three visits to London between 1899 and 1901. His works capture Charing Cross Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, and the Houses of Parliament, portrayed with his signature short, impasto brushstrokes. Celebrated for their evocative atmosphere, they are some of the most remarkable Impressionist paintings ever made, and Monet's most ambitious project at that point in his career.
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The series was first exhibited in Paris in 1904 to great critical acclaim, and Monet had hoped to showcase them in London the following year. However, this plan was never realised — until now. This exhibition, taking place just 300 meters from the Savoy Hotel where many of the paintings were created, will allow visitors to experience the paintings Monet himself selected for both his Paris and London audiences.
The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Monet and London. Views of the Thames, runs from 27 September 2024 to 19 January 2025 at The Courtauld Gallery.
