Claude Monet’s Room with a View of Waterloo Bridge
January 31, 2012
When Claude Monet visited London, he stayed at the Savoy Hotel in a room overlooking the Thames, its bridges and buildings of Westminster. From his balcony, he painted over 100 canvases, captivated by the fog, the factory smoke and the changing light effects.
McMaster is proud to have one of these paintings, Monet’s Waterloo Bridge in its collection. This much loved and requested painting is featured in our current exhibition 125 & 45: an interrogative spirit until August 25, 2012.
Several years ago, McMaster University Art History Professor Dr. Paul Walton added some historical, topographical research to the Museum’s files about the work. His annotated maps and images provide a fascinating look at the topography of 1903, and the changes in the city of London and the bridge itself between 1903 and today.
Coincidentally, one of Monet’s pastel drawings of Waterloo Bridge returned to the very room of its origins and was exhibited in the Monet Suite at the Savoy late last year. More on that.
M(M)A Education Staff Nicole Knibb Receive President’s Awards for Outstanding Service in 2025
June 8, 2026
Please join us in congratulating M(M)A’s Senior Educator (Academic and Professional Engagement) and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, Nicole Knibb, for receiving the President’s Awards for Outstanding Service in 2025. Nicole Knibb has made a profound and lasting contribution to interdisciplinary education, community engagement, and inclusive pedagogy at McMaster University. Through her leadership at the McMaster […]
Recognizing Emerging Voices: 2026 Integrated Arts (iArts) Awards at the McMaster Museum of Art
May 7, 2026
The McMaster Museum of Art is proud to present and celebrate this year’s graduating Integrated Arts students through a series of awards, recognizing artistic excellence, collaboration, and innovation. From work that reflects the core values of the School of the Arts to projects that push creative boundaries and foster community — the SOTA Mission Award, Leadership & Community […]
Christina Leslie Announcement on TFVA Award and Acquisition of Pinhole Remix (2020) for M(M)A Collection.
April 28, 2026
