Gustave Caillebotte

Gustave Caillebotte was a French painter and patron associated with the Impressionists, though his style was more realist. Trained as an engineer, he brought a strong sense of perspective and structure to works like Paris Street; Rainy Day, capturing modern urban life with precision and mood. Caillebotte also supported his fellow artists financially, purchasing their work and helping to organize key exhibitions. His interest in photography, leisure, and contemporary design infused his art with a modern sensibility. After being largely overlooked for decades, his work has gained significant recognition for its role in the development of modern painting.