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Paris Street; Rainy Day

Item

Title
Paris Street; Rainy Day
Rights
The Art Institute of Chicago. Public Domain.
Creator
Gustave Caillebotte 1848-1894
Date
1877
Description
This is a painting by the French artist Gustave Caillebotte. The painting depicts men and women walking in the streets of Paris on a rainy day. In this image men are holding umbrellas. The men are wearing tall hats and bow ties. The woman in the image is also wearing a hat. All the people are wearing coats. In the distance there are tall building and the street is made of pavers.
Format
Oil on canvas. Height 83 1/2 inches × Width 108 3/4 inches.
Publisher
The Art Institute of Chicago.
Contributor
Doreen D.
Identifier
The Art Institute of Chicago. 1964.336
Subject
Gustave Caillebotte; rainy day; umbrella
Source
Jpg. The Art Institute of Chicago. 11/26/2021.
Paris Street; Rainy Day
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