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Mademoiselle Boissière Knitting, by Gustave Caillebotte, oil, 1889

Mademoiselle Boissière Knitting

Gustave Caillebotte

1889

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Dominant colour

Overview

Mademoiselle Boissière Knitting is a 1889 oil by Gustave Caillebotte, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?
Gustave Caillebotte
When & what style?
1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

In the painting, a woman sits at a table, intently knitting. The room's interior is visible, with a chair and a table in the foreground. The woman wears a dark dress and has a white cap on her head. The scene is set in a quiet, domestic space, with the woman's focus on her knitting creating a sense of calm. The artist's use of oil paint adds depth and texture to the scene. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the works of Gustave Caillebotte.

About the artist

Portrait of Gustave Caillebotte
Artist

Gustave Caillebotte

Gustave Caillebotte (French: ; 19 August 1848 – 21 February 1894) was a French painter who was a member and patron of the Impressionists, although he painted in a more realistic manner than many others in the group.

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