Charing Cross Bridge, London

“Charing Cross Bridge, London” is an oil on canvas painting created by Camille Pissarro in 1890. The painting depicts the Charing Cross Bridge in London, England. The painting is part of the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., USA. The painting depicts a serene riverside scene with a long, flat bridge running parallel to a hazy city skyline. The composition is dominated by pastel blue, ivory white, muted mauve purple, and navy blue strokes. A third of the way up, the horizon is occupied by the bridge, while the sky above features clouds in cream white, pale blue, and hints of shell pink, mirroring the water below. 

Camille Pissarro, a key figure in the Impressionist movement, was a Danish-French painter born in 1830. Known for his landscapes and rural scenes, Pissarro's artistry extended beyond Impressionism, influencing Post-Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism. He was a mentor to many artists, including Cézanne and Gauguin.