Gustave Caillebotte ( * 1848 † 1894 )
Artist Gustave Caillebotte
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Gustave Caillebotte was born on August 19, 1848, in Paris and grew up in a wealthy family. Even as a child, he showed great interest in drawing, but initially studied law, completing his degree in 1870. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted for military service and fought in the Franco-Prussian War. After the war, in 1872, he traveled with his brothers and father through Italy, Sweden, and Norway, which artistically influenced him. That same year, he began his formal training in painting and took lessons with Léon Bonnat to prepare for the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts.
In 1873, at just 25 years old, Caillebotte inherited his family's estate in Yerres. This financial independence allowed him to fully dedicate himself to art without relying on the sale of his works. In Yerres, he created around 80 paintings that reflected his passion for perspective and light. Coming from a wealthy family, he also became an important supporter of Impressionism, not only as a painter but also as a patron. He financed and organized the first Impressionist exhibitions and purchased works by his artist friends, which would later become some of the most significant of the era.
Caillebotte's painting style was unique, combining both Impressionist and Realist elements. His cityscapes of Paris, including "Street in Paris" (1877), showcase a modern, almost photographic perspective with exceptional depth. He was inspired by Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, with his landscapes leaning towards the plein air painting of Frédéric Bazille, while his portraits are reminiscent of Degas. Unlike many Impressionists, he often used darker, cooler tones and combined precise line work with the typical Impressionist light atmosphere.
Besides painting, Caillebotte had a passion for architecture, boat building, and garden art. He was an avid sailor and designed several regatta boats known for their innovative construction. He also engaged in garden design and forged a close friendship with Claude Monet in this field. His love for nature is also reflected in many of his paintings, which feature gardens, river landscapes, and boats as central motifs.
Gustave Caillebotte passed away on February 21, 1894, at the age of just 45 from the effects of a stroke. His artistic legacy was fully recognized only decades after his death, as he was better known during his lifetime as a patron rather than a painter. Some of his works were bequeathed to a foundation and are now part of the Collection Caillebotte at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. With his distinctive blend of Impressionism and Realism and his role as an art benefactor, he remains a key figure in 19th-century French painting.
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