Paris, a Rainy Day 1877

"Paris, a Rainy Day" (1877) by Gustave Caillebotte, an Impressionist painter, depicts a Parisian street scene on a rainy day. The painting's unusual perspective, with a view down the street, captures the everyday life of the bustling city, showcasing the wet cobblestones and elegant Parisians in their stylish attire. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, characteristic of Caillebotte's Impressionist style. This work, now in the Musée Marmottan Monet, is a celebrated example of Caillebotte's innovative approach to urban landscape painting.