Gustave Caillebotte at 178: 15 Masterpieces Celebrate the Impressionist Patron
Gustave Caillebotte (1848–1894), born August 19 in Paris, is remembered through 15 masterpieces featured by Connaissance des Arts to mark his 178th birthday. A prominent painter, patron, and collector of Impressionism, his oeuvre spans city views, domestic scenes, and landscapes. Highlights include 'Les Raboteurs de parquet,' 'Rue de Paris, temps de pluie,' and 'Périssoires sur l’Yerres.' Several works reflect his garden at Petit-Gennevilliers, such as 'Les dahlias, jardin du Petit-Gennevilliers' and 'Roses jaunes dans un vase.' The selection also includes marine subjects like 'Villas à Trouville' and rooftops from Rue Halévy, illustrating his diverse subject matter.
Key facts
- Gustave Caillebotte was born August 19, 1848, in Paris.
- He died in 1894.
- He was a painter, patron, and collector of Impressionism.
- Connaissance des Arts marked his 178th birthday by featuring 15 masterpieces.
- The selection includes 'Les Raboteurs de parquet,' 'Rue de Paris, temps de pluie,' and 'Périssoires sur l’Yerres.'
- His garden at Petit-Gennevilliers appears in works such as 'Les dahlias, jardin du Petit-Gennevilliers.'
- The works also include 'Villas à Trouville' and 'Rue Halévy, vue d’un sixième étage.'
Entities
Artists
- Gustave Caillebotte
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Petit-Gennevilliers
- Yerres
- Trouville
- Rue Halévy