The Parquet Planers

"The Parquet Planers" is an oil painting by French Impressionism artist Gustave Caillebotte. Measuring 102 by 146.5 centimeters, this canvas depicts three workers meticulously planing wooden genre painting scenes from urban life. Caillebotte’s realistic style emphasizes detailed craftsmanship and perspective, capturing the physical labor involved. Originally gifted to the Musée du Luxembourg in 1894, it has since been housed in the Musée d'Orsay and other prominent institutions. The work exemplifies the Impressionist focus on everyday scenes and the technical mastery of detailed observation.