Thais de Echevarría (XX) - Palacio de Westminster

• Style and technique: The entire surface is composed of small fragmented and juxtaposed brushstrokes (short patches and dashes of thick paint), characteristic of Pointillism. This technique creates a vibrant texture on the canvas and an optical play that blends the colors from a distance.
• The Palace of Westminster and Big Ben: The British Parliament and its Gothic spires rise in the upper middle section. They are rendered with predominantly blue, light blue, and cool green tones, suggesting a misty or backlit effect. The clock tower (Big Ben) stands out clearly toward the right side of the main structure.
• The River Thames and the bridge: At the bottom, the river water reflects the light of the sky and buildings with horizontal brushstrokes more pronounced in yellows, golds, dark blues, and ochres. Crossing the river is Westminster Bridge with its characteristic arches that connect both sides of the scene.
• The sky: The upper atmosphere combines soft, light shades of blue, beige, cream, and pale yellow, evoking the lighting of a foggy sunset or sunrise over the English capital.
• Signature: In the lower right corner the artist’s handwritten signature can be seen in dark tones along with a year written beneath it, which adds the closing authenticity to the framed work.