London calling-finally-for Claude Monet and his misty Thames landscapes

Karen Serres, the curator of the Courtauld exhibition, notes, "The ambition of this show is to recreate the visitor experience that Monet planned. This exhibition offers UK audiences a rare chance to experience carefully curated and significant works of Monet that embody his awe of London's light effects and fog. It reflects on his relationship with the city, which has been often overlooked in his broader oeuvre."

The significance of this exhibition lies not only in the assembled paintings but also in the historical context. Monet’s original idea for a London exhibition in 1905 never materialized due to unforeseen circumstances, and this is a unique opportunity to finally bring that vision to life with 18 essential loans from Paris and other prestigious collections.

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