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Paris Street. Raining (study)
Paris Street. Raining (study) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Gustave Caillebotte. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Musée Marmottan Monet. Paris Street.
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Overview
Paris Street. Raining (study) is an oil painting created by Gustave Caillebotte in 1889. It is a representation of a rainy Parisian street scene, characterized by its realistic style and attention to detail.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts pedestrians walking under umbrellas on a cobblestone street, with a lamppost and tall buildings in the background. The scene conveys a sense of everyday life in late 19th-century Paris, capturing the gloominess of a rainy day while showing people going about their daily business.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in a realistic style, with a focus on detail and a muted color palette dominated by grays and browns. Caillebotte's use of oil paint allows for a nuanced representation of the scene, contributing to its overall somber mood.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Musée Marmottan Monet. As an artist associated with the Impressionist movement, Caillebotte's work often diverged from his peers towards a more realistic approach, as seen in this study.
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Artist
Gustave Caillebotte (French: ; 19 August 1848 – 21 February 1894) was a French painter who was a member and patron of the Impressionists, although he painted in a more realistic manner than many others in the group.
