Paris, a Rainy Day
- Artist
- Gustave Caillebotte
- Date
- 1877
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Musée Marmottan Monet
"Paris, a Rainy Day" is a renowned 1877 oil painting by Gustave Caillebotte, exemplifying a blend of Impressionism with a focus on realism and precise line work. The scene depicts pedestrians crossing the Place de Dublin (then Carrefour de Moscou) near Gare Saint-Lazare in rainy Paris, capturing everyday life. Although associated with Impressionists and friendly to sketch and study techniques, the painting emphasizes detailed, carefully rendered figures on the canvas, setting it apart with its realistic approach.
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