Paris Street; Rainy Day
1877
This monumental Impressionist painting by Gustave Caillebotte depicts a bustling Parisian intersection on a rainy day, populated by well-dressed bourgeois figures carrying umbrellas across glistening cobblestones. The composition is remarkable for its bold cropping, photographic perspective, and meticulous rendering of Haussmann era architecture. Caillebotte captures the social character of modern Paris with an almost cinematic precision that distinguishes him from his contemporaries. This is one of the most celebrated works of French Impressionism and a cornerstone of any serious collection focused on 19th century European painting.
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Gallery · The Getty
Notes
This work is part of the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, not The Getty. The user noted spotting it at The Getty, which may reflect a traveling exhibition loan. A faint signature is visible in the lower left corner of the canvas consistent with Caillebotte's known signature. The painting was shown at the third Impressionist exhibition in 1877.
Spotted works by Gustave Caillebotte
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