Gustave Caillebotte
Self portrait
Gustave Caillebotte (August 19, 1848 - February 21, 1894), wasFrench paintersupporter ofImpressionist movementart.
Caillebotte's painting style seemsbelong toschoolrealism, although he helped organizefirst Impressionist painting exhibitionhimself was an enthusiastic collectorImpressionist works. Caillebotte inheritedsizable fortune after his father's death1874, which aidedhis patronage.
Caillebotte's painting themes were catholic. For example, he painted portraitsinterior scenes, urban life, still lifes,landscapesseascapes. For many years, Caillebotte's reputation aspainter was superseded by his reputation assupporter ofart. However, art historiansnow re-evaluatinng his contribution tofield.
"L'Homme au balcon"
Gustave Caillebotte died on February 21, 1894pulmonary congestion was interred in Père Lachaise CemeteryParis, France. In his will, Caillebotte donated his entire collection toFrench government. Fortyhis works now hang inMusee d'Orsay.
Caillebotte's, "L'Homme au balcon, boulevard Haussmann," painted1880, was soldmore than US$14.3 million2000.
