The Houses of Parliament,Sunset (1903) by Claude Monet

  • Title
    The Houses of Parliament,Sunset
  • Artist
    Claude Monet (1840–1926), French
  • Date
    1903
  • Medium
    Oil on canvas
  • Collection
    National Gallery of Art, Washington
  • 4000 x 3533 pixels, JPEG, 18.72 MB
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Artwork Story

Claude Monet’s *The Houses of Parliament, Sunset* (1903) captures the iconic London landmark bathed in the fiery glow of dusk, transforming the rigid Gothic architecture into a dreamlike haze of color. The sky burns with oranges and purples, their reflections shimmering across the Thames, while the Parliament buildings dissolve into blurred silhouettes—Monet’s brushstrokes dissolving solid forms into pure atmosphere. This series, painted from his room at the Savoy Hotel, reveals his obsession with light’s fleeting effects, each stroke a race against the sun’s vanishing act.

Unlike his earlier works, here Monet abandons precision for mood, letting the fog and fading light obscure details until the scene feels almost abstract. The painting thrums with energy, the choppy water and smudged sky suggesting movement, as if the city itself is breathing. It’s less a portrait of a place than a meditation on time—the way moments slip through our fingers, leaving only impressions behind.

About the Artist

Claude Monet (1840–1926), French, Claude Monet was a French painter and a leading figure in the Impressionist movement. Known for his innovative approach to light and color, Monet captured fleeting moments in time through his depiction of landscapes, gardens, and natural settings. His works, such as 'Impression, Sunrise,' gave the movement its name and challenged the traditional methods of painting. His focus on light and atmosphere, often using rapid brushstrokes, revolutionized art and left a lasting impact on modern painting.

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