The recent exhibition at the Courtauld Gallery provided a unique chance for art specialists to study Monet's Thames paintings gathered from various global collections. Notably, curator Karen Serres discovered a barely visible smoker chimney in one painting, revealing the industrial reality of the Thames that contradicts the usual perception of this affluent area. This leads to questions about Monet's view when painting iconic works, particularly the sun discs, and whether he positioned his easel deliberately or made artistic alterations for effect.
"Did Monet invent the chimney?" Serres asked, not associating wealthy Westminster with heavy industry, after discovering a factory chimney in The Houses of Parliament.
The exhibition allowed specialists a rare opportunity to analyze Monet's Thames paintings collectively, raising questions about his artistic choices and geographic accuracy.
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